Opinion
Why CPS needs CEO Pedro Martinez
The School Board must stand up to Mayor Brandon Johnson and keep Martinez. Ousting him would create more turmoil, at a time when families and students need stability.
Pedro Martinez: Why I’m not resigning as CPS chief and we’re not closing any schools
Later, at Benito Juarez High School, the support of teachers, counselors and community members led me to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where I fully realized how education could transform my life.
As Chicago’s mayor tries to oust CPS’ Pedro Martinez, the CEO’s contract is a major hurdle
The Board of Education has had issues with CPS CEO Pedro Martinez for some time, WBEZ has learned, but are weighing a provision that would allow him to stay on for six months, even after termination.
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez: I am not resigning
Tensions are escalating between supporters of Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez and Mayor Brandon Johnson, who has called for Martinez to resign.
Chicago Board of Education to vote on keeping all CPS schools open amid talks of ousting CEO Martinez
CHICAGO (CBS) — The Chicago Board of Education will meet Thursday night to vote on whether to keep all CPS schools open. The meeting comes amid talks of ousting the Chicago Public Schools CEO, Pedro Martinez.
Chicago Education on the Brink, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez Clings to Post, Board Mulls School Closures Moratorium Amid Fiscal Crisis
Chicago Board of Education is set to discuss the future of CPS schools and CEO Pedro Martinez's tenure amidst financial challenges.
Voices for, against CPS CEO Pedro Martinez heard at Chicago Board of Ed meeting
At the meeting at Clemente Community Academy on Western Avenue, board members also approved a pledge not to close any schools until at least 2027. Darius Johnson reports.
As Mayor And CPS CEO Square Off, Chicago Board To Vote On Barring School Closures Until 2027
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CPS Board of Education holds first meeting since Mayor Johnson asked CEO Martinez to resign
On Thursday night, the Chicago Public School Board of Education held its first meeting since Mayor Brandon Johnson asked CPS CEO Pedro Martinez to resign.
Board meeting showdown: Chicago Public Schools CEO can keep his job for now
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez will keep his job for now. The seven-member Chicago Board of Education did not vote on terminating his employment. THis comes after tremendous pressure campaigns both for and against him.
Chicago Board of Education meets amid speculation over CPS CEO Pedro Martinez's future
The Chicago Board of Education will convene Thursday night to discuss local school councils and current developments within the district.
CPS pledges support for embattled CEO Pedro Martinez; board President Jianan Shi says it’s not a ‘joint statement’
As Thursday’s Board of Education meeting approaches, a publicized miscommunication between Chicago Public Schools leadership ...
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School board does not remove CPS CEO, moratorium on school closures passes
The Chicago Board of Education did not take any steps to remove Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez at its meeting ...
Fireworks, but no action, expected Thursday night on CPS CEO’s fate
The Chicago Board of Education does not plan to act on CPS CEO Pedro Martinez’s contract Thursday evening. But a vote is ...
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CPS CEO Martinez makes public appearance, but answers no questions after mayor asks he resign
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez brushed off CBS News Chicago's Lauren ...