Martinez opened Friday’s meeting by mentioning his background as a CPS graduate and touting increased graduation rates, ...

Johnson last week refused to pledge to tell the six to attend, taking some of the drama out of the meeting but clearing the way for Martinez to make his case for solving CPS’ daunting financial ...

While Martinez made the case for a slew of new revenue options for both this year and the long term, Council members admonished CPS’ lack of a plan for the end of pandemic relief funding this year.

CPS CEO Pedro Martinez spoke before councilmembers in an Education Committee hearing to discuss the district's budget. Taylor said the hearing is not about Martinez, but instead about getting ...

"We ask that CPS and Pedro Martinez keep their commitment to stop school closures, and ensure a plan for our community today," Ald. Julia Ramirez (12th) said. Acero said the plan to close seven of ...

CHICAGO - Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez claims he asked Mayor Brandon Johnson for money to fund a CPS ...

The new president of the Chicago Board of Education defended his appointment and said it was a “silly question” to ask whether he intended to force out Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez.

Ald. Jason Ervin, 28th, pressed Martinez on the size of the surplus from tax-increment financing districts CPS would need to reach the $484 million he's asking of the city. When the city sweeps ...

CPS CEO Pedro Martinez, under fire recently for clashing with Mayor Brandon Johnson over the CPS budget deficit, celebrated the achievements and pledged to work toward more. “These numbers ...

Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez had the stage to himself Wednesday at City Hall, and used it to go on the offensive in his ongoing fight with Mayor Brandon Johnson over control of the ...