News and Advocacy

April 9 Speech to Chicago Board of Education

CPAA Chief of Staff Kia Banks addressed the Chicago Board of Education at their Agenda Review Committee Meeting on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

Younger Superintendents on the Rise Amid Stagnant Real Wages, National Survey Finds

The median age of superintendents remains steady at 52, but more educators are reaching the role earlier in their careers.

PRESS RELEASE -- Troy LaRaviere Re-Elected as Principals Association President

For Immediate Release
Contacts: Mia Maynard, (312) 263-7767

Democrats Introduced a Major Investment for School Broadband

The House Commerce Democrats introduced a major infrastructure package.

The Way Forward: Building A Powerful Community

CPAA 2019 Triennial Election Results

The results of the CPAA 2019 Triennial Elections are in. Congratulations to the following 2019-2022 CPAA Governing Board Members:

President: Troy LaRaviere
Treasurer: Ryan Belville
Secretary: Yasmeen Muhammad-Leonard
VP of Elem Principals: Rigo Hernandez
VP of HS Principals: Joyce Kenner

Candidate Harris Spends Day in Schools

Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., spent a day walking in workers’ – teachers’ – shoes, in Michigan.

Organizing Unions in the Gig Economy

When we think about organizing precarious “gig” workers, the task seems biblical: The workers may be ready, or not, but the spirit and the flesh are weak.