CPS pledges support for embattled CEO Pedro Martinez
CPS pledges support for embattled CEO Pedro Martinez; board President Jianan Shi says it’s not a ‘joint statement’
As Thursday’s Board of Education meeting approaches, a publicized miscommunication between Chicago Public Schools leadership and board President Jianan Shi may signal a rift just when Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez needs board support the most.
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.
As Chicago’s mayor tries to oust CPS’ Pedro Martinez, the CEO’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 provision that would allow him to stay on for six months, even after termination.
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.
Opinion
Why CPS needs CEO Pedro Martinez
The School Board must stand up to Mayor Brandon Johnson and keep Martinez. Ousting him would create more turmoil, at a time when families and students need stability.
Voices for, against CPS CEO Pedro Martinez heard at Chicago Board of Ed meeting
At the meeting at Clemente Community Academy on Western Avenue, board members also approved a pledge not to close any schools until at least 2027. Darius Johnson reports.
Opinion
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.
Chicago Board of Education meets amid speculation over CPS CEO Pedro Martinez's future
The Chicago Board of Education will convene Thursday night to discuss local school councils and current developments within the district.
Will the Chicago Board of Education fire CEO Pedro Martinez?
In one corner - Mayor Brandon Johnson - who has asked Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez to resign amid contentious contract talks with the powerful Chicago Teachers Union. The other, Martinez, who has refused to step down. Several city council members say they'll be at Thursday's highly anticipated school board meeting.
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Opinion: CTU can't get the contract it wants, and Pedro Martinez is taking the fall
The Chicago Public Schools chief has supported many of the union's initiatives, so why are they attacking him now? Because ...
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Ceremony honoring Joe Castiglione before season finale will include Roger Clemens, Pedro Martinez
Many former Red Sox spanning Castiglione’s career will be in attendance for the pregame ceremony, including Hall of Famers ...
Governor JB Pritzker stays out of fray over Pedro Martinez as tensions between CPS, CTU keep rising
As the tension between the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools over the future of CPS CEO Pedro Martinez reaches new heights, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker staying out of the fray. "That ...
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In push to oust CPS chief Martinez, Johnson tests the limits of his power again
The mayor has sided with the teachers union in a fight over the school chief's future — but will Board of Education members ...
Lehecka vs. Martinez Live Stream & TV Channel, September 25
Preview the Jiri Lehecka vs. Pedro Martinez match with China Open TV channel, live stream, match info, and H2H stats ...
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 ...
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Pedro Martinez publicly defies Mayor Johnson's calls for his resignation
The embattled Chicago Public Schools chief came to his own defense today for the first time since reports surfaced that the ...
Chicago Board of Education unanimously votes to halt school closures until January 2027
In a unanimous vote, the seven-member Chicago Board of Education voted Thursday to prohibit school closings until 2027. The ...