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 ...
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 ...
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.
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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 ...
School board pushes to keep Acero schools open, as CPS 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 ...
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 ...
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Chicago Mayor Johnson calls for CPS to craft ‘contingency plan’ for planned Acero closures
While Johnson emphasized that he’s not saying CPS CEO Pedro Martinez did something wrong, he said the district needs to put ...
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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Chicago teachers advocate for eco-friendly school upgrades, healthy drinking water
“I can challenge (CPS CEO) Pedro Martinez to work out of George Washington classroom, where in the summer it can be 80 ...
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Mayor Johnson calls for CPS to audit finances of Acero charter network after school closure proposal
Now it's Johnson’s turn to choose. While Johnson emphasized that he’s not saying CPS CEO Pedro Martinez did something wrong, he said the district needs to put together a “contingency plan ...
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CPS School Board: The race in the Loop, South Side's 6th District
All members resigned amid a dispute with the mayor over how to handle this year’s budget deficit and whether to fire CPS CEO Pedro Martinez. Johnson wanted the school district to keep open the ...
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After Acero Charter School closures, Johnson calls out CPS leadership
The Johnson administration says it will do what it can to help families affected by plans to close seven schools from the ...