CPS CEO Pedro Martinez: I am not resigning

Tensions are escalating between supporters of Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez and Mayor Brandon Johnson, who has called for Martinez to resign. 

CEO pens open letter to CPS families
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Tensions are growing between supporters of CPS CEO Pedro Martinez and Mayor Brandon Johnson, who called for him to resign.

CTU president denies involvement in effort to oust CPS CEO

The head of the powerful Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), Stacy Davis Gates, spoke out Monday night as tensions between Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez continued to grow.

CTU president denies involvement in effort to oust CPS CEO
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The head of the powerful Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), Stacy Davis Gates, spoke out Monday night as tensions between Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez continued to grow.

Aldermen react to reports of Chicago mayor pushing CPS CEO out: 'Not a good idea'

Reports that Mayor Brandon Johnson is quietly interviewing candidates to replace Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez have sparked strong reactions from city officials.

CTU wants 2016 'predatory loans' investigated, proposes plan to fund contract demands

The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is pushing for annual 9 percent raises, additional school support staff and other concessions from Chicago Public Schools (CPS). The union has also proposed a plan to fund these demands.

CTU targets 'predatory loans' in fight for 9 percent raises, school support staff increases
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The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is pushing for annual 9 percent raises, additional school support staff and other concessions from Chicago Public Schools (CPS). The union has also proposed a plan to fund these demands.

Mayor Brandon Johnson seeks to push out CPS CEO, sources say
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Sources confirmed that Mayor Brandon Johnson began interviewing new candidates to replace current CPS CEO Pedro Martinez on Wednesday. The move came after the Chicago Teachers Union and Martinez bumped heads over funding for the district.

Chicago Teachers Union seeks to reduce property tax bill for West Loop headquarters

Based on the county's appraisal, the CTU would owe approximately $1 million in property taxes. This development comes as the CTU is demanding $1 billion in additional state funding.

Chicago Public Schools previews equity-focused budget for next year

Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez is offering a preview of next year’s budget, highlighting a major shift in how school dollars will be allocated.

Illinois Senate passes $53 billion state budget

This year's state budget allocates $400 million more than last year's, with $187 million earmarked to help Chicago and Cook County with sheltering and caring for migrants.