The head of Chicago's teachers union, Stacy Davis Gates, got some heat for her remarks at a recent meeting. She compared Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez to a student with special needs. Her exact words were something like, "Pedro can't be suspended because he should get extra help like kids in IEP programs. " An IEP is a personalized education plan for kids...
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) chief Pedro Martinez is in hot water. On Friday night, his lawyer filed an injunction in court. Martinez wants to stop the school board from firing him. Why are they trying to fire him? Some say he's being used as a scapegoat. The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and the Mayor have clashed with Martinez over the budget and contract negotiatio...
Pedro Martinez, the schools chief of Chicago Public Schools, was unceremoniously fired on Friday. The city's school board, controlled by Mayor Brandon Johnson, made the decision after a closed-door meeting. This move follows a long-running dispute between the mayor and Martinez over educational policies and financial decisions. Some experts believe this change could ...
In Chicago, a special school board meeting is causing quite a stir. The meeting, set for Friday evening, has two main points on the agenda: to either fire the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) chief, Pedro Martinez, or offer him a settlement. But some people aren't happy with the timing. Alderman Debra Silverstein, who is Jewish, has asked the board to reschedule the meet...
In a big decision, the Chicago Board of Education voted to stop school closures until January 2027. This vote comes after a tough month where the district was accused of planning secret school closures. The fate of CEO Pedro Martinez's job was also questioned. On Thursday, the board focused on the possibility of schools being closed or merged. The Chicago Teachers Un...
The past week in Chicago was nothing short of chaotic. On Monday, the city's gunshot detection system called ShotSpotter went offline, leaving residents concerned about their safety. The City Council is even considering legal action against Mayor Brandon Johnson unless he finds a suitable replacement quickly. Meanwhile, Pedro Martinez, the CEO of Chicago Public Schoo...