If you need help balancing the books, ask the leaders who manage their own abysmal budgets every year; we continuously find solutions that aren’t this detrimental to our children.
This morning, CPAA participated in the District’s budget briefing with other labor partners. We were disappointed to learn that approximately 120 assistant principal positions have been removed from foundational staffing in the upcoming budget.
Five exceptional students are beginning their college journeys with support from the American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA), which has awarded them the 2026 Diann Woodard S
After months of determined bargaining, unwavering unity, and tireless advocacy, your CPAA bargaining team has reached a tentative agreement with CPS on a binding memorandum of understanding. This is another important milestone on the road to ourfirst-ever collective bargaining agreement. More than just a document—it is the first brick in a foundation that will protect, respect, and elevate Chicago’s school leaders for years to come.
The convention also marked the end of service for two longtime national officers. AFSA President Leonard P. Pugliese and Executive Vice President Lauran Waters-Cherry stepped down after years of steadfast leadership.
Delegates took decisive action to protect federal support for schools, demand greater investment in school leadership and reaffirmed AFSA's commitment to putting students first.
