Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez under fire amid ongoing contract talks between CPS, CTU
Tensions were high Tuesday night as contract talks continued between Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teacher's Union amid calls for CPS CEO Pedro Martinez to step down.
CPS says in statement Board of Ed. will not fire Pedro Martinez or close schools
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union return to the bargaining table Tuesday. As the work to finalize a new contract gets underway, there are growing calls for CPS CEO Pedro Martinez to step down.
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez says he won't resign and cause 'leadership vacuum and instability'
Martinez's opinion piece published Tuesday in the Chicago Tribune comes as the school district is expected to adopt a resolution at its monthly board meeting Thursday that prevents any district-run schools from closing through the 2026-27 school year.
CPS, Chicago Teachers Union set to hold bargaining session
The bargaining session comes as there are growing calls for Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez to step down.Megan Hickey reports.
CTU House of Delegates votes no confidence in Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez
The house of delegates of the Chicago Teachers Union issued a no confidence vote for Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez last week.
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.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez may be ousted as bargaining session continues
On the eve of another public bargaining session, a potentially seismic shakeup is brewing at Chicago Public Schools.
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez under fire amid ongoing contract talks with Chicago Teachers Union
Another public bargaining session was held Tuesday between Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union. Talks resumed with CPS CEO Pedro Martinez campaigning to save his job. WGN's Tahman Bradley has more.
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CPS proposes self-imposed ban on school closings
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CPS CEO Martinez makes public appearance, but answers no questions after mayor asks he resign
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CPS CEO denies plans to close schools in response to CTU accusations
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Chicago School District In Shambles As Teachers Union Thwarts Major Change That Could Help Turn Fortunes Around
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is attempting to block the closing of “empty” and “failing” public schools in Chicago ...
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Biz groups side with CPS chief Martinez in showdown with mayor
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PERSPECTIVE: CTU’s contract demands are a love letter to Chicago
We have a supportive mayor with Brandon Johnson; however, Pedro Martinez and CPS are still not thinking innovatively.