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Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez wins temporary restraining order against school board after ouster
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s handpicked school board was blocked from modifying Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez’s duties by a Cook County Judge on Tuesday, giving the embattled schools chief a victory as he battles with City Hall over the district’s future.
Judge orders Chicago school board members to stay away from CPS CEO's contract talks with teachers' union
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez accused school board members of "hijacking" negotiations and trying to intimidate his team.
Judge bars Chicago Board of Education from teachers union contract talks without CEO approval
The judge’s ruling also barred Chicago Board of Education members from attending contract negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union.
Who’s the boss? Chicago School Board members attend teachers contract negotiations
Chicago school board members attended ongoing negotiations Monday with the Chicago Teachers Union for the first time in 12 years.
Alders slam Mayor Brandon Johnson over firing of Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
Mayor’s school board members oust Chicago schools CEO, face litigation
Chicago taxpayers may pay a high price for the school board’s decision to fire Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez.
Chicago Public Schools CEO takes board to court after vote to fire him
The Chicago Public Schools Board’s vote last week to fire CEO Pedro Martinez triggered a power struggle within the third-largest school district in the country.
Mayor Brandon Johnson faced ethics concerns over ties to Chicago Public Schools and teachers union, according to memo
A CPS memo reveals concerns about potential conflicts of interest between the mayor’s CPS employment, his ties to the Chicago ...
Chicago school board votes to bail out Acero charter schools, take control of 5 schools in 2026
The school board unanimously voted to provide the funding needed to keep seven Acero charter schools open next year, before ...
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CPS CEO Pedro Martinez Contesting Dismissal Amid Political Turmoil and Uncertainty for Schools
Chicago's Board of Education fired CPS CEO Pedro Martinez, creating uncertainty and sparking a legal challenge.
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Seven education stories we’re watching in Chicago in 2025
How will the new hybrid school board govern? Will there be a new CPS CEO? Are migrant students getting the help they’re ...
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Chicago Teachers Union took over Acero charter schools to stifle parents’ rights
The Chicago Teachers Union played a long game with Acero charter schools: unionizing them, undermining them and then taking ...
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Top 25 Public High Schools in Chicagoland, According to Niche
Explore Chicagoland’s top public high schools, ranked by Niche for academics, programs and outstanding teacher support! 📚 ...
7 Acero charter schools to be spared from closure this year; CPS plans to absorb 5 in 2026
Acero parents and educators saw the vote as a massive win after weeks of protests against the planned school closings. Dozens ...
CTU calls for Chicago Public Schools contract agreement before President-elect Trump takes office
The Chicago Teachers Union is pushing CPS to reach a contract agreement before January 20. The CTU is concerned a Trump administration may withhold federal money to CPS if Black history continues to ...