Martinez criticized Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teachers Union, claiming they wanted to throw the school district into financial distress, then demand a bailout.

Pedro Martinez, formerly of Chicago Public Schools, officially started his job Tuesday morning. For some, Martinez is a divisive choice, while others are confident he'll fight hard for student needs.

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Outgoing CPS CEO Pedro Martinez said he underestimated how hard it would be to convince Mayor Brandon Johnson to release ...

Though he never taught in a classroom, Martinez would go on to lead some of the nation’s largest districts in Nevada, Texas, as well as Chicago’s public schools.

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

June 16, 2025 City Club event description: On September 29, 2021, Pedro Martinez, who has more than 30 years of experience in the private, nonprofit, and public education sectors, began serving as CEO ...

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

The new interim CEO of Chicago Public Schools has now taken over for former CEO Pedro Martinez, who was fired after public ...

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 ...

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

DuSable High School, which had declining enrollment, costs almost $50,000 per student, according to the report. DuSable is ...