Ousted schools CEO shares how mayor asked him to resign

Embattled schools chief Pedro Martinez to lead Massachusetts education - The Boston Globe

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.

As he leaves CPS, CEO Martinez says mayor and CTU tried to create conditions for a bailout – WBEZ (Chicago)

“It’s one thing to say that you fully support fully resourcing schools,” Martinez said. “It’s another thing to say let’s put the district in financial distress so that there is a bailout. And they want me to help explain that to our teachers and to our parents.”

Outgoing CPS chief Martinez optimistic for district’s future: ‘There is no limit to what our children can do’

Outgoing Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez expressed optimism for the district’s future Monday, taking a metaphorical victory lap to recognize his administration’s achievements despite a tenure marked by political tumult. “If we continue to work together and continue to go in the same direction, there is no limit to what our children can do,” Martinez told attendees at the City Club of Chicago. Martinez’s remarks come just two days befor…

Ousted schools CEO shares how mayor asked him to resign

CHICAGO (WGN) — In an exit interview before his last day on Wednesday, Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez shared the moment Mayor Brandon Johnson asked for his resignation, and his fears about the future of the district. "[The mayor] asked to borrow, the most irresponsible thing you can ask. ... And he said, Pedro, you have credibility in finances. You were the CFO. You can sell this.' I said, 'Mayor, it's not the right thing to do. You'r…

As he leaves CPS, CEO Martinez says the mayor and CTU tried to create conditions for a bailout

CEO Pedro Martinez said he doesn’t regret rebuking the mayor’s request that CPS take out a loan to cover a budget shortfall, which ended up costing him his job.

Outgoing Chicago Public Schools CEO says CTU 'bullied' him

Outgoing Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez took some parting shots at the CTU as he prepares to leave his post this week.