Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago Public Schools
CPS board resignations expose Mayor Brandon Johnson’s inability to build consensus, critics say
Some alderpeople question whether Johnson can push through big policy priorities in Springfield and City Hall, including his upcoming budget.
Entire Chicago Board of Education to resign as Mayor Johnson continues push to oust school CEO
All seven 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.
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.
Aldermen, including several mayoral allies, blast Johnson over Chicago Board of Education resignations
In a public letter, the group demanded Johnson convene a hearing before any new appointments to the Chicago Board of Education are made.
Entire CPS board to quit amid power struggle with Mayor Johnson
The news catapults the struggle between the Fifth Floor and the district's leadership into a stunning new chapter, as Johnson now has the opportunity to form a united front against CEO Pedro Martinez.
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.
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.
Aldermen, including several mayoral allies, blast Johnson over CPS board resignations
At least three dozen aldermen, including numerous allies of Mayor Brandon Johnson, posted an open letter Saturday blasting the mayor’s handing of Chicago Public Schools that led to the entire Chicago Board of Education announcing they will soon resign.
All CPS board members to resign in win for Chicago mayor
In a stunning new twist to the tensions between Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools, the mayor’s office confirmed Friday widely speculated rumors that all seven Board of Education members will be stepping down.
Entire Chicago school board to resign over teachers union dispute with Dem mayor: 'Deeply alarming'
The entire Chicago Board of Education is resigning after reportedly declining to fire the Chicago Public Schools CEO during ...
Brandon Johnson heading to London in an effort to boost Chicago's economy and tourism
Johnson will join World Business Chicago and Choose Chicago on a trip that coincides with the Bears playing in the United ...
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 ...
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Facing a $1 billion deficit, Mayor Brandon Johnson is delaying his budget address by two weeks
Johnson’s budget director tells WBEZ all options are on the table to close the budget gap as the mayor shores up a plan.