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MCAAP Advocacy at Labor Forum

Candidates for Montgomery County Executive answer questions during a recent Labor Forum.

MCAAP President Dr. Christine Handy, Mr. Mike Bayewitz and Mr.

MCAAP Members KICKED it in Style at the 2025 Fall Membership Meeting

MCAAP Members arrived in style to our Annual Fall Membership Meeting, and left no Crumbs when it came to the Sneaker Showdown.  

Chicago Principals Secure Landmark Win as Governor Pritzker Signs Union Arbitration Bill Into Law

Historic legislation ensures fair negotiations for principals' first collective bargaining agreement.

Kindergarten Reading Readiness Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels, But National Literacy Progress Remains Slow

The findings, based on middle-of-the-school-year literacy data, offer a mixed picture for educators and policymakers.

Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act Reintroduced

The Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act, a bill to guarantee public sector employees the right to organize and bargain collectively, was reintroduced in Congress.

Education Advocates Urge Swift Distribution of $2.19 Billion in Federal Title II Funds

In a letter addressed to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, the coalition urged the department to distribute the $2.19 billion allocated for Title II.

Younger Superintendents on the Rise Amid Stagnant Real Wages, National Survey Finds

The median age of superintendents remains steady at 52, but more educators are reaching the role earlier in their careers.

U.S. Senate Resolution to Honor Assistant Principals

 As schools across the country continue to grapple with educator shortages and mounting leadership challenges, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced a resolution this week recognizing the critical role of assistant principals. The resolution seeks to designate the week of April 7 through April 11, 2025, as “National Assistant Principals Week.”