CPS proposes self-imposed ban on school closings
The school district is expected to adopt a resolution at its monthly board meeting Thursday that prevents any district-run schools from closing through 2026-27 after CTU publicly accused CPS CEO Pedro Martinez of developing plans to close up to 100 schools.
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 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, CTU to hold public bargaining session amid calls for Pedro Martinez to resign
Supporters say Martinez, who is the fist full-time CEO of CPS of Mexican descent was targeted by Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teachers Union after he refused to sign on to the mayor's proposal for a high-interest short-term loan to help pay for a new teachers' contract and pension payments.
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Editorial: Chicago’s school board has a duty to taxpayers to back Pedro Martinez against Brandon Johnson
The stakes are remarkably high as Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez resists Mayor Brandon Johnson’s call for his removal.
CPS CEO denies plans to close schools in response to CTU accusations
Citing an analysis CPS says it has shelved, the CTU said the school district’s CEO was assessing closing or consolidating up to 100 schools. The public fight highlights the two sides are far apart.
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: I’m not resigning as CPS chief, and we’re not closing any schools
My return to CPS as CEO in the fall of 2021, after previously serving as chief financial officer, has been a tremendous honor. Leading the district where my journey began, and where countless other Chicagoans have embarked on similar paths,
Chicago schools CEO Martinez does not take questions about calls to resign
Mayor Brandon Johnson asked Martinez to resign. Martinez said no, and said he wanted to hear from the Chicago Board of Education.
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez: I am not resigning
Tensions are escalating between supporters of Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez and Mayor Brandon Johnson, who has called for Martinez to resign.
CPS, Board of Education say in statement they will not fire Pedro Martinez or close schools
Some aldermen support CPS CEO, as CTU votes no-confidence
The house of delegates of the Chicago Teachers Union issued a no confidence vote for Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro ...
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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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Tensions run high between CPS, CTU and Chicago’s mayor
Chicago Public Schools CEO Martinez says he won’t resign, despite the mayor reportedly saying he wants him to do so.
Two crucial meetings for Chicago Public Schools this week amid turmoil in the district
With Chicago Public Schools chief executive Pedro Martinez fighting for his job, brings two crucial meetings that may impact ...
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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.
CPS, Chicago Teachers Union return to bargaining table Tuesday
The Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools will return to the bargaining table. The next session for a new ...