News and Advocacy

Cleaning House: The End of CPS's Contract with Aramark

As the custodial management contract with Aramark inside Chicago Public Schools (CPS) comes to an end, there’s a palpable mix of anticipation and reservation.The decision to bring management back unde

AFSA Joins Hands with Italian School Leaders

AFSA has embarked on an official collaboration with the largest network of school leaders in Italy, Senza Zaino.

Data-Driven AP Lifts Up Students, Teachers

Lizzy Crispin headed the committee that led Leonardo da Vinci High School to become the first and only Blue Ribbon high school in Buffalo, New York.

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.