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.
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 spent five hours privately discussing a range of issues likely including the CEO’s performance.
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.
Chicago Board of Education Pushes Acero To Find Alternatives To Planned Charter School Closures
The board passed a resolution Thursday calling for Acero officials to meet and discuss alternatives to the closures, which would impact 2,000 students and 500 staffers.
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 ...
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 ...
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CPS CEO Pedro Martinez defends his school budget plans in City Council hearing
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez and Johnson disagree about how to close a roughly $300 million expected deficit for this school year. Chicago held its first-ever school board election to choose 10 ...
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Pedro Martinez defends CPS work to aldermen in contentious hearing
Martinez has trumpeted that request since first airing it publicly last week. The CPS CEO called on Johnson in April to declare a widely expanded TIF surplus, he told the Tribune last Wednesday.
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Newly appointed school board members skip CPS budget council meeting, Martinez addresses committee
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez spoke before councilmembers in an Education Committee hearing to discuss the district's budget. Taylor said the hearing is not about Martinez, but instead about getting ...
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CPS chief grilled by City Council after school board members 'ghost' hearing
Ald. Jason Ervin, 28th, pressed Martinez on the size of the surplus from tax-increment financing districts CPS would need to reach the $484 million he's asking of the city. When the city sweeps ...