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 ...
Teacher cleared over coconut placard complains to CPS and police watchdog
A teacher who was found not guilty of a racially aggravated public order offence after holding a placard at a pro-Palestine ...
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As Chicago’s mayor tries to oust CPS CEO, Martinez’s contract is a major hurdle
The Board of Education has had issues with CPS CEO Pedro Martinez for some time, WBEZ has learned, but are weighing a ...
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I’m a Single Dad & My 11-Year-Old’s School Just Called CPS Because He Walks to School by Himself
In most states, teachers and other school employees are mandated reporters, meaning that they’re required to report any signs ...
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Report: Chicago Teachers Union is new Chicago political machine
Years of exorbitant political spending in Illinois – more than $24.3 million since 2010 – has secured an enormous amount of ...
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CPS board president said he didn't sign on to statement supporting Martinez
The statement voicing support for CEO Pedro Martinez purported to be from both the district and the school board, but board ...
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 ...
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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 ...
CPS chief denies plans of school closures amid accusations from teachers union
The Chicago Teachers Union has accused Chicago Public Schools leadership of plotting potential mass school closures, while ...
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 ...