Entire Chicago Board of Education to resign as Mayor Brandon Johnson continues push to oust school CEO
All members of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s school board plan to resign, the latest turmoil gripping his administration as it struggles for control of the Chicago Public Schools system led by embattled CEO Pedro Martinez.
Critics say CPS board resignations expose Mayor Brandon Johnson’s inability to build consensus
Some alderpeople question whether Johnson can push through big policy priorities in Springfield and City Hall, including his upcoming budget.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denies demanding resignation of CPS CEO Pedro Martinez
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chaos surrounding the leadership of the Chicago Public Schools continued on Monday, as Mayor Brandon Johnson denied reports that he has asked CEO Pedro Martinez to resign.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denies he asked CPS CEO Pedro Martinez to resign
Tension between Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez and Mayor Brandon Johnson continued to grow for yet another day on Monday, with the mayor denying he ever asked Martinez to resign.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson asks CPS CEO Pedro Martinez to leave, but he won’t go
Johnson asked for Martinez’s resignation weeks after reports that the mayor’s office was laying the groundwork to replace the schools chief.
Mayor Johnson denies he asked CPS CEO Martinez to resign as contract talks continue
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Monday denied he’s asked Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez to resign as contract talks between the teachers and district continue.
Critics say CPS Board resignations expose Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s inability to build consensus
Some alderpeople question whether Johnson can push through big policy priorities in Springfield and City Hall, including his upcoming budget.
Entire Chicago Education Board to Resign Amid Tensions Between Mayor and Schools Chief
Mayor Brandon Johnson has been at odds with the head of Chicago Public Schools over his plan to fill a $1 billion gap in the district’s budget.
Entire Chicago Board of Education to resign amid dispute with mayor over CPS CEO's future
The move would allow Mayor Brandon Johnson to appoint a new school board that would fire CPS chief executive officer Pedro Martinez.
Chicago Board of Education resigning; new appointments to be announced Monday
The entire Chicago Board of Education will resign effective this month, WGN News has learned. Johnson will announce seven new appointments to the Board of Education on Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Sweet Holy Spirit Church on South Chicago Avenue,
Fired WCSD superintendent Pedro Martinez facing ouster as head of Chicago public schools
Pedro Martinez, who was fired as Washoe County School District superintendent in 2014, is at the center of another political ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson says leaders against progressive agenda for CPS must 'get out of' the way
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson would not say if he asked Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez to resign, but said leaders ...
Editorial: Chicago’s school board has a duty to taxpayers to back Pedro Martinez against Brandon Johnson
The stakes are remarkably high as Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez resists Mayor Brandon Johnson’s call for his ...
Brandon Johnson's push to oust CPS CEO carries huge political risks
The mayor hopes to pressure Springfield into fully funding Chicago Public Schools. There's no guarantee it will work, and his ...
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Pedro Martinez publicly defies Mayor Johnson's calls for his resignation
The embattled Chicago Public Schools chief came to his own defense today for the first time since reports surfaced that the ...