CPS CEO's firing sparks power struggle as board members join CTU negotiations
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The firing of CPS CEO Pedro Martinez on Friday has triggered a power struggle within the district, with board members taking on part of his role, including attending contract negotiations with the CTU.

Political fallout grows after CPS CEO Pedro Martinez's firing

The political fallout continues after Friday night's firing of Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez during a chaotic special meeting of the Chicago Board of Education.

Chicago Board of Education votes to adopt 5 Acero schools

The Chicago Board of Education has approved a resolution for Chicago Public Schools to adopt five of seven Acero schools, transitioning by fall 2026.

Special school board meeting could seal fate of CPS chief Pedro Martinez

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's school board plans to address the fate of CPS CEO Pedro Martinez in a special meeting Friday, discussing a possible settlement or termination.

Fate of CPS CEO Pedro Martinez on the line in Friday school board meeting
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Mayor Brandon Johnson?s handpicked school board intends to take action on Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez at a special meeting Friday.

Fate of CPS CEO Pedro Martinez hangs in the balance ahead of Thursday Board Meeting

Pressure is mounting over the future of Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez as the Chicago Board of Education prepares for a critical meeting Thursday, where his fate may be decided. 

Fate of CPS CEO Pedro Martinez hangs in the balance ahead of board meeting
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Pressure is mounting over the future of Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez as the Chicago Board of Education prepares for a critical meeting Thursday, where his fate may be decided.

Chicago leaders push to keep Pedro Martinez as CPS CEO amid union negotiations

Chicago alderpeople, educators, and community members are rallying to keep Pedro Martinez as CPS CEO, citing his stability amid contentious contract negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union.

Chicago leaders call on CPS board to hold off on CEO decisions
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A group of Chicago City Council members and educators have a message for the Chicago Public School Board: They want schools chief Pedro Martinez to remain as CEO.

CPS warns $10B contract proposal from CTU could deepen deficit

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) officials said Thursday that the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is demanding a contract that would cost the district $10 billion over the next four years.

Chicago Board of Education votes to support families as seven charter schools face closure

The Chicago Board of Education is meeting Thursday to discuss the closure of seven charter schools, with parents and teachers advocating for the schools to remain open.

Mixed results for CTU as Chicagoans vote for first elected school board

Chicago made history with its first-ever school board election, a high-stakes and costly race fueled by millions of dollars from the Chicago Teachers Union.