City's ed. board meet as some try to blame CPS CEO for school closings
The mayor asked CPS CEO Pedro Martinez to resign because he refused to secure a short-term high interest loan to pay for a new teachers contract and pension payments.
CPS board presses Acero officials for plan to keep charter schools open
The proposed closings have led to fierce protests from students, parents and staff who are hoping for Acero to reverse course or CPS to provide a solution.
Chicago Board of Ed. to hold special meeting as some try to blame CPS CEO for Acero school closings
The mayor asked CPS CEO Pedro Martinez to resign because he refused to secure a short-term high interest loan to pay for a new teachers contract and pension payments.
School board pushes to keep Acero schools open, as Chicago Public Schools chief Pedro Martinez’ job status remains unclear
The Board of Education met Thursday in a special meeting to discuss the closure of seven charter schools and reaffirm their promise to safeguard the rights of LGBTQ and immigrant students, in the midst of a tense standoff between the mayor and the Chicago Public Schools’ chief Pedro Martinez.
CPS board approves resolution seeking to keep Acero charter schools open
The Chicago Board of Education has passed a new resolution meant to pressure the charter school operator Acero Schools into keeping seven of its schools open.Charter schools such as those run by Acero are privately managed,
Chicago Board of Education votes to support families as seven charter schools face closure
The Chicago Board of Education is meeting Thursday to discuss the closure of seven charter schools, with parents and teachers advocating for the schools to remain open.
Chicago Public Schools calls special board meeting over Acero charter school closures
In the latest development in a monthslong battle between the Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union, the school board will convene for a special meeting to address the impending closures of several charter schools.
Chicago Board of Education meets to address impending charter school closures
The Chicago Board of Education is holding a special meeting Thursday to address the planned closures of several charter schools.
Embattled CPS CEO criticized in meeting with mayor as Johnson administration continues moving to fire him
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez got chewed out this week by allies of Mayor Brandon Johnson over impending charter ...
Mayor's school board holds special meeting likely to lay groundwork to fire CPS CEO: sources
Mayor Brandon Johnson's short-term six-member school board is holding a special meeting that sources say is likely to lay the groundwork to fire Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez.
School board candidates answer questions regarding hot topics involving money and the CPS CEO
CBS News Chicago asked candidates to share their views on four key issues facing the next board when all members are sworn in ...
School board pushes to keep Acero schools open, as CPS Chief Pedro Martinez’ job status remains unclear
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s school board criticized Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez over looming charter school closures, blocked him from making a public presentation on the issue and then ...
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CPS CEO defends his record after contentious city council hearing
Embattled CPS CEO Pedro Martinez and other CPS leaders spoke with dozens of students following classroom visits at Prosser Career Academy in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood. CPS submitted its ...
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CTU calling for CPS to help charter schools, City Council to meet with CPS CEO over budget
and take out the loan Johnson wants CPS to take out. The mayor does not have the power to fire Martinez himself. Ultimately, the school board makes the final call on firing its CEO, but the board ...
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At accusatory school board meeting following president’s resignation, no decision on fate of CPS CEO
Parents and students have repeatedly protested the closures, saying they weren’t notified. CPS CEO Martinez has also said ...
Editorial: Who’s the threat to democracy now? Brandon Johnson mocks Chicago voters with CPS power play.
Five newly elected members of the Chicago Board of Education delivered a blunt message Tuesday to Mayor Brandon Johnson. Yes, ...
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CPS Energy ends summer with record wholesale revenue as it preps for winter demand
RELATED: Why is CPS spending so much to keep adding more power plants? 'It’s the right approach,' CEO says. As the ...