Outgoing Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez expressed optimism for the district’s future two days before his departure ...

In a cost-cutting move to plug a $734 million shortfall, Chicago Public Schools officials on Friday said they laid off dozens ...

Layoffs could be just the start of Chicago Public Schools' budget cuts as the district tries to close a $734 million deficit.

“Our work is to support what is happening in our classrooms,” he said. Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times Share On his way out the door, ...

Martinez criticized Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teachers Union, claiming they wanted to throw the school district ...

I step into this role with a deep sense of responsibility and an unwavering commitment to the students, families and the ...

Outgoing CPS CEO Pedro Martinez said he underestimated how hard it would be to convince Mayor Brandon Johnson to release ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s handpicked school board fired Martinez without cause after he refused to take out a $300 million loan to cover the cost of a new teachers’ contract — but he remained on the job ...

Chicago Public Schools’ crossing guard staff were cut by 15% Friday as the district announced sweeping layoffs in an effort ...

Though he never taught in a classroom, Martinez would go on to lead some of the nation’s largest districts in Nevada, Texas, ...

Macquline King, the interim CEO of CPS, said the budget gap for the district has risen to $734 million due to costs related ...

Pedro Martinez's lawyer said he “isn’t going to put up with bullies” or comply with "the request to get him to agree to a ...