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.

Women’s History Month: Donis Coronel

Donis learned the three Fs—be fair, firm and friendly.

What It Means to You—Biden's American Rescue Plan

AFSA Celebrates Big Wins in American Rescue Plan Act’s Enactment

Women’s History Month: Rosemarie Sinclair

No matter what role Rosemarie Sinclair has embraced as an educator, she has always been an enthusiast. Even in her daily greetings to her colleagues and staff, there is a note of enthusiasm that can take their  breath away.

Systemically Racist Adverse Learning Conditions in In-Person Learning

In-Person Learning Plan Creates Adverse Learning Conditions
Plan Has a Disproportionate Negative Impact on Black and Hispanic Students

There are systemic racist inequities that affect which students can engage in remote learning in our public schools. By now most of us know that. However, what you may not know is that these racial inequities were made worse by Lori Lightfoot’s in-person learning plan.

 “In-Person” in Name Only

Women’s History Month: Lauran Waters-Cherry

“I am struck by the privilege I’ve had being a safe person to talk to about this moment of conflict, anger and politicization for women in this pandemic.”

AFSA Statement on House Passage of American Rescue Plan

The American Rescue Plan Act will jump-start the process of returning our nation’s schools to in-person learning.