CPS board presses Acero officials for plan to keep charter schools open
The Chicago Board of Education approved a resolution Thursday to pressure Acero Schools to keep open seven campuses the private operator plans to close. But amid an ongoing leadership struggle with Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez,
School board pushes to keep Acero schools open, as CPS Chief Pedro Martinez’ job status remains unclear
The Board of Education met Thursday in a special meeting to discuss the closure of seven charter schools and reaffirm their promise to safeguard the rights of LGBTQ and immigrant students, in the midst of a tense standoff between the mayor and the Chicago Public Schools’ chief Pedro Martinez.
Chicago Board of Ed. to hold special meeting as some try to blame CPS CEO for Acero school closings
The mayor asked CPS CEO Pedro Martinez to resign because he refused to secure a short-term high interest loan to pay for a new teachers contract and pension payments.
CPS board approves resolution seeking to keep Acero charter schools open
The Chicago Board of Education has passed a new resolution meant to pressure the charter school operator Acero Schools into keeping seven of its schools open.Charter schools such as those run by Acero are privately managed,
School board pushes to keep Acero schools open, as Chicago Public Schools chief Pedro Martinez’ job status remains unclear
The Board of Education met Thursday in a special meeting to discuss the closure of seven charter schools and reaffirm their promise to safeguard the rights of LGBTQ and immigrant students, in the midst of a tense standoff between the mayor and the Chicago Public Schools’ chief Pedro Martinez.
Chicago Board of Education meets to address impending charter school closures
The Chicago Board of Education is holding a special meeting Thursday to address the planned closures of several charter schools.
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Pedro Martinez defends CPS work to aldermen in contentious hearing
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez had the stage to himself ... projects blocks $600 million every year from reaching CPS, Martinez said. “Our inability to access these TIF dollars ...
Mayor's school board holds special meeting likely to lay groundwork to fire CPS CEO: sources
Mayor Brandon Johnson's short-term six-member school board is holding a special meeting that sources say is likely to lay the groundwork to fire Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez.
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Chicago Mayor Johnson calls for CPS to craft ‘contingency plan’ for planned Acero closures
While Johnson emphasized that he’s not saying CPS CEO Pedro Martinez did something wrong, he said the district needs to put ...
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New CPS board president won't say if board will fire CEO, calls question 'silly'
The new president of the Chicago Board of Education defended his appointment and said it was a “silly question” to ask whether he intended to force out Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez.
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CPS School Board: The race in the South Side’s District 10
Parrott-Sheffer publicly pledged in a LinkedIn post support for CPS CEO Pedro Martinez. This came as it became clear the mayor’s office wanted Martinez replaced. The CEO and the mayor remain ...
Editorial: Who’s the threat to democracy now? Brandon Johnson mocks Chicago voters with CPS power play.
Five newly elected members of the Chicago Board of Education delivered a blunt message Tuesday to Mayor Brandon Johnson. Yes, ...
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CPS School Celebrates New Name: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Elementary School
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Elementary School, previously known as Columbus Elementary School, celebrated its new name Friday morning ...
Endorsement guide for the 2024 Chicago Public Schools Board elections
The 2024 elections are just days away, and while voters will be deciding on the next President of the United States and ...