'Reckless plan': CTU criticizes decision to close seven Acero Charter Schools
Seven Acero Charter Schools are set to close next year following a vote by the Acero Charter School Board on Wednesday night.
CPS CEO Martinez claims Mayor Johnson rejected funding request amid budget dispute
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez claims he asked Mayor Brandon Johnson for money to fund a CPS pension payment and raises for teachers, but the mayor declined.
CPS 101: Diverse candidates and their key priorities in the Chicago school board elections
Chicago's elected school board candidates include educators, lawyers, activists, CEOs, and mothers of special needs children. It will be the first time in Chicago history residents have elected school board members.
CPS 101: Inside the leadership crisis, school board shakeup, and upcoming elections
Before Chicago casts its first vote on a school board, go inside the city's public school system. What's working? And what's not? This is CPS 101.
'Not legit!': Protests erupt as Mayor Johnson announces new Chicago school board picks
A defiant Mayor Brandon Johnson on Monday exerted his authority, plowing forward on replacing the seven resigned school board members. But his announcement went off the rails before it even began.
Chicago nonprofit leader questions mayor's commitment to arts support amid budget cuts
Mayor Brandon Johnson made headlines Monday with his nomination of new members to the school board.
Mayor Brandon Johnson defiant in contentious news conference announcing School Board appointees
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson appointed a new school board Monday, days after all seven members resigned amid an escalating fight over control of the public schools in the nation's third-largest city
Mayor Brandon Johnson reveals Chicago School Board appointees in contentious news conference
Mayor Brandon Johnson revealed six interim appointees to the Chicago School Board during a heated news conference marked by protesters and confrontations with reporters.
