The city of Chicago has done the equivalent of emptying its checking account, and the explanations out of City Hall don’t ...

Martinez criticized Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teachers Union, claiming they wanted to throw the school district ...

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.

I step into this role with a deep sense of responsibility and an unwavering commitment to the students, families and the ...

Martinez said he was “standing up for what’s right” when he resisted high-interest borrowing to pay for the new Chicago Teachers Union contract and city pension payment.

As commissioner, Martinez is now responsible for overseeing the state’s education priorities and ensuring districts are ...

CPS has delayed its 2025-26 budget, triggering uncertainty for schools already facing staff and program cuts — and a deficit ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s handpicked school board fired Martinez without cause after he refused to take out a $300 million loan to cover the cost of a new teachers’ contract — but he remained on the job ...

Outgoing Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez took some parting shots at the CTU as he prepares to leave his post this week.

Chicago Public Schools’ crossing guard staff were cut by 15% Friday as the district announced sweeping layoffs in an effort ...

Wednesday, Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez shared the moment Mayor Brandon Johnson asked for his resignation, and ...

In a cost-cutting move to plug a $734 million shortfall Public Schools officials on Friday said they laid off dozens of workers in the district’s central office and citywide staff. In all, CPS laid ...