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.
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.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez fired
After months of speculation, the Chicago Board of Education unanimously voted to fire Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez on Friday. Why it matters: The removal comes at a critical time when the Chicago Teachers Union is still without a contract and right before Chicago's first partially elected school board starts next month.
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.
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez granted temporary restraining order against school board
A Cook County judge ruled in favor of embattled Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez, stating that school board members cannot participate in negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union unless invited by Martinez to do so.
2024 in review: A look back at the Chicago school funding fight in op-eds
Government officials and other stakeholders argued in our section about how we got here and what should be done for Chicago ...
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Fired CPS CEO Pedro Martinez back at bargaining table with Chicago Teachers Union Thursday
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez is back at the bargaining table Thursday, after a major legal win earlier this week. It all comes days after his firing by the school ...
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Joshua Long has led Chicago Public Schools’ disability office for a year. What has changed?
A rise in the number of students diagnosed with disabilities, staffing shortages, and high rates of chronic absenteeism are ...
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 Teachers Union touts 'legendary' contract negotiation gains
The Chicago Teachers Union is moving quickly to finalize a new contract with Chicago Public Schools. CPS and CTU have been ...
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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 ...
Commissioner of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs shares 2025 vision with increased funding
The commissioner for Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events sat down exclusively with ABC7 to discuss ...
Events that shaped Chicago: 2024 Year in Review
Turmoil at Chicago Public Schools. A chaotic push for a city budget. A disappointing season for the Bears. It was 12 months ...