News and Advocacy

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

Kevin’s position in school food and nutrition services was serendipitous for someone who planned to spend many years in the corporate world.
During this special season, all of us at AFSA wish you and your families peace, joy, and continued success in 2026.

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!

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.
Since 2020, 11 new union locals have joined the American Federation of School Administrators, which now represents some 25,000 school and district leaders in 150 chapters across the country.
This is our moment to be bold, to raise our voices, and to fight for the future of our students and our communities.
No matter how challenging our schools can be, the way we lead with love makes the difference for our students.
The House Appropriations Committee approved the Republican Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Labor-HHS-Education funding bill on a party-line vote.