Entirety of Chicago Public Schools board to resign
All seven members of the board of education for Chicago Public Schools are resigning. Their expected resignations have paved the way for Mayor Brandon Johnson to appoint board members who agree with his goals.
Chicago school board resignations bring "instability" to CPS, aldermen say
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A day after Mayor Brandon Johnson announced his entire hand-picked school board would resign, dozens of members of the City Council blasted the recent developments in an open letter. Following the announcement of the resignations, the 41aldermen wrote, "This is unprecedented and brings further instability to our school district."
Public wants answers from Chicago school board candidates
A forum came less than 24 hours after the news broke that the entire current Chicago Board of Education planned to resign.
Chicago’s entire public school board stepping down; mayor at odds with CPS CEO
The entire Chicago Board of Education – all seven members – is stepping down later this month, as the mayor continues to be at odds with Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez, who he wants removed from office.
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 Public Schools on track to see slight enrollment increase in the 2024-25 school year
More than 324,000 students were enrolled as of the 15th day of school compared to the same time last year – an increase of almost 2,800 students, according to data Bogdana Chkoumbova, chief education officer for CPS, shared during Thursday’s Board of Education meeting.
4 things to know about Chicago Public Schools’ new strategic plan
The Chicago Board of Education’s five-year plan includes redefining student success and ending school ranking based on performance. It also includes expanding sustainable community schools, which record among the lowest student outcomes.
Controversy swirls around Chicago schools board
Mayor Brandon Johnson planned to announce replacements for the entire seven-member Chicago Board of Education on Monday, but a majority of City Council members are saying "not so fast."
Pedro Martinez: Why I’m not resigning as CPS chief and we’re not closing any schools
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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 ...
CPS says in statement Board of Ed. will not fire Pedro Martinez or close schools
Supporters say Martinez, who is the fist full-time CEO of CPS of Mexican descent was targeted by Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teachers Union after he refused to sign on to the mayor's ...
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Chicago Public Schools: Lack of buses for students with disabilities due to driver shortage, strike
Chicago Public Schools officials say the district lost more than half its bus routes over the summer due to a bus drivers ...
Two crucial meetings for Chicago Public Schools this week amid turmoil in the district
With Chicago Public Schools chief executive Pedro Martinez fighting for his job, brings two crucial meetings that may impact ...