News and Advocacy

YOUR MOU Questions … Answered

As your CPAA union family, the most concrete way we show appreciation isn’t with balloons … it’s with protections, respect, and voice.

Leading Education Organizations Highlight Importance of Technology and Connectivity for Learning

When supported by reliable, high-capacity broadband, school technology enables educators to leverage digital tools and rich content to differentiate instruction, assess student understanding, and create opportunities for small-group and individualized learning.

Honoring Dr. King -- Staying Focused on Our Children and the Future of Public Education

Dr. King believed deeply in collective action and in the power of organized labor to strengthen democracy.

AFSA Joins Labor Leaders in Dialogue with Congressional Black Caucus

Discussions centered on major issues affecting working families, including economic development, social justice, public health, and education.

Montgomery County Retired School Leaders Launch New ARM Chapter

President Handy emphasized the powerful potential of retirees to influence education policy at both the state and national levels.

Patricia Donner, Advocate and Leader

AFSA Local 146, Montgomery County, MD

Liana Szeto, Champion for Chinese American Students

AFSA Local 3, San Francisco, CA

Join Us for the CPAA Gold Coast Gala on Thursday, October 16, 2025

Thank you for your support of CPAA! We would like to invite you to join us for our upcoming Gold Coast Gala, celebrating Principals Appreciation Month and the progress we’ve made as the only union representing Chicago school leaders. Tickets cost $65 and may be purchased online at:

https://cpaalink.com/CPAAGala2025 

We look forward to seeing on Thursday, October 16!

Brown Inspires: History, Mentorship and Lifting the Next Generation

True power lies in lifting others up and growing the movement. Hold your arms open, and you create an army of leaders who will carry this work forward.