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.
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.
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, 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.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Denies Closure Plans Amid CTU's Claims of School Consolidation Analysis
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez denies plans to close schools amidst CTU's accusations and a background of financial challenges.
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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.
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.
Board vote on closing schools, support for CPS CEO Pedro Martinez
Tensions are growing over the future of Chicago Public Schools.
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,
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 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.
CTU president denies involvement in effort to oust CPS CEO
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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.
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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.
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CTU President on the Start of the New School Year
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