CTU calling for CPS to help charter schools, City Council to meet with CPS CEO over budget
The meeting was originally set to address the CPS board shakeup after all seven members resigned and Mayor Brandon Johnson announced six new replacements. Several aldermen have suggested the school board resignations were directly tied to the mayor's ...
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez defends his school budget plans in City Council hearing
While Martinez made the case for a slew of new revenue options, Council members admonished the Chicago Public Schools' lack of a plan for the end of pandemic relief funding this year.
Pedro Martinez defends CPS work to aldermen in contentious hearing
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 city’s schools.
CPS CEO defends his record after contentious city council hearing
The head of Chicago Public Schools spoke with students at a Northwest Side high school Thursday, one day after fielding questions about the district and the state of its finances at a
Chicago City Council questions CPS CEO on budget crisis, tensions with Mayor Johnson
There was a heated hearing at City Hall on Wednesday as council members questioned the head of Chicago Public Schools about the district's financial problems and his growing battle with Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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CPS announces record-breaking graduation rate
This year CPS students received $2.11 billion in scholarships. While the district is supporting those pursuing college ...
CPS sees steady high school graduation rates, better reading scores for elementary school students
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez said Thursday these numbers "represent the hopes and dreams and achievements of thousands of students ...
Kaiser Griffith’s Grandmother Speaks out About New Living Arrangement Amidst Rumors of CPS Involvement
Kaiser Griffith's grandmother has broken her silence on the preteens living arrangement. jenelle Evans denies CPS involvement ...
1000-Lb. Sisters’ Amy Slaton Slammed for ‘Filthy’ Home With Cigarette Butts on the Floor: ‘CPS’
Lb. Sisters star Amy Slaton after viewers noticed cigarette butts littered throughout the floor of her “filthy” home, where ...
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CPS Boss Grilled By Frustrated Alderpeople After School Board Members Skip Special Hearing
Alderpeople pushed for a public hearing after the entire school board resigned this month. But only CPS chief Pedro Martinez ...
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School board members no-shows at City Council hearing, embattled CPS CEO Pedro Martinez answers questions
The budget shortfall faced by Chicago Public Schools took center-stage during a heated City Council Education Committee ...
Chicago pizzeria helping CPS students get on-the-job training in the kitchen
As part of a partnership with Chicago Public Schools, Adrian Zamudio has been welcoming students into his pizzeria after ...
Daywatch: CPS announces record-breaking graduation rate
Good morning, Chicago. Chicago Public Schools has announced a record-breaking graduation rate, with 84.1% of students ...