Several top Chicago Public Schools staffers have left the district following the departure of former schools chief Pedro ...

As Chicago’s mayor tries to oust CPS’ Pedro Martinez, the CEO’s contract is a major hurdle The Board of Education has had issues with Martinez for some time, WBEZ has learned, but are ...

The move to oust Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez was months in the making following turmoil with Mayor Brandon Johnson. But despite the decision, Martinez's lawyer said, they plan to ...

CEO Pedro Martinez issued a long letter to the CPS community after the board voted to terminate his contract early. 24/7 Live Chicago & Suburban Cook Co. North Suburbs West Suburbs South Suburbs ...

Chicago Public Schools interim CEO Macquline King sat down with us to discuss the district's precarious financial situation ...

CPS CEO Pedro Martinez mingled with parents and huddled with senior CPS officials outside Friday night’s meeting at the school district’s South Side Colman office at 4655 S. Dearborn St.

Judge to hear arguments in lawsuit between Pedro Martinez, Chicago school board 03:32. CHICAGO (CBS) -- The back-and-forth between outgoing Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Pedro ...

More than 1,450 staff were laid off Friday, but district officials say many will be rehired. However, a Chalkbeat analysis of ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson listens to CPS CEO Pedro Martinez speak during a news conference at Orr Academy High School on the West Side in June 2023.

Outgoing CPS CEO Pedro Martinez on Hopes for Future. Clip: 6/17/2025 | 10m 14s Video has Closed Captions | CC. The fired Chicago schools chief is wrapping up his tumultuous tenure.

In the lawsuit, Martinez and his attorneys allege the board breached the terms of his contract. Martinez says he also opposes taking out a $300 million short-term, high-interest loan to pay for a ...

Martinez has said he declined a request from the mayor to resign in September, after he refused Johnson's request to have CPS take out a $300 million high-interest loan to pay for the costs of a ...