Outgoing Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez expressed optimism for the district’s future two days before his departure for a new education leadership role in Massachusetts.

Martinez criticized Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teachers Union, claiming they wanted to throw the school district ...

Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez was fired In late December, clearing the way for Mayor Brandon Johnson to install a new leader of the nation’s fourth-largest school district.

Martinez said he was “standing up for what’s right” when he resisted high-interest borrowing to pay for the new Chicago ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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

Chicago Public Schools' interim CEO Macquline King addresses a $730 million budget shortfall, advocating for transparent and ...

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 ...