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 ...
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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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 ...
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Pedro Martinez defends CPS work to aldermen in contentious hearing
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez had the stage to himself ... projects blocks $600 million every year from reaching CPS, Martinez said. “Our inability to access these TIF dollars ...
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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 ...
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 members ...
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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 ...
Most CPS students with disabilities, others from magnet schools get bus routes after driver shortage
The school district has struggled to provide busing for students who have traditionally gotten it. Because it's legally ...
Chicago teachers advocate for eco-friendly school upgrades, healthy drinking water
Chicago teachers wanting healthy green school improvements, especially in lower income neighborhoods, held a rally Tuesday ...
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CPS CEO Pedro Martinez defends his school budget plans in City Council hearing
At a hearing Wednesday, City Council members admonished Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro ... former CPS CEOs whose decisions she said contributed to the current shortfall. Martinez said CPS ...