CPS CEO Martinez nears exit after firing: How we got here

Virtual meeting to be held in search for Chicago Public Schools' new CEO

Chicago School Board members said they are down to five candidates for an interim replacement for Chicago Public Schools CEO.

Outgoing CPS CEO bids farewell to Chicago at graduation ceremony at his alma mater

When Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Pedro Martinez as Chicago Public Schools CEO in 2021 outside Benito Juarez Community Academy on the Lower West Side she called him a "son of Chicago."On Tuesday, Martinez returned to his high school alma mater for an eighth-grade graduation ceremony, his last as district leader as he prepares to leave the role next week after a tumultuous four years.In his remarks to students, Martinez recalled his Chicago roo…

CPS CEO Martinez nears exit after firing: How we got here

CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez returned to his high school alma mater for an 8th grade graduation ceremony on Tuesday, the same place where four years earlier Mayor Lori Lightfoot named him to the post. The Mexico-born immigrant will soon depart the district after a nearly four-year battle with current Mayor Brandon Johnson. Towards the end of Martinez's tenure, he and Johnson were at odds over money, with the mayor pu…

Outgoing CPS CEO bids farewell to Chicago at graduation ceremony at his alma mater – Usa news

When Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Pedro Martinez as Chicago Public Schools CEO in 2021 outside Benito Juarez Community Academy on the Lower West Side she called him a “son of Chicago.” On Tuesday, Martinez returned to his high school alma mater for an eighth-grade graduation ceremony, his last as district leader as he prepares to leave the role next week after a tumultuous four years. In his remarks to students, Martinez recalled his Chicago r…