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As commissioner, Martinez is now responsible for overseeing the state’s education priorities and ensuring districts are ...
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.
In a cost-cutting move to plug a $734 million shortfall Public Schools officials on Friday said they laid off dozens of workers in the district’s central office and citywide staff. In all, CPS laid ...
Chicago Public Schools' interim CEO Macquline King addresses a $730 million budget shortfall, advocating for transparent and ...
The new figure, announced Thursday by the CEO, includes a $175 million pension payment that Mayor Brandon Johnson needs to ...
I step into this role with a deep sense of responsibility and an unwavering commitment to the students, families and the ...
Macquline King, the interim CEO of CPS, said the budget gap for the district has risen to $734 million due to costs related ...
Chicago Public Schools’ budget for the 2025-26 school year, normally released in June, is delayed until at least late July, ...
Massachusetts has officially determined Holyoke Public Schools can exit receivership, after a decade under state control.
The mayor vetoes a “snap curfew” measure aimed at curbing large teen gatherings. And Democratic members of Congress are turned away from an ICE facility.
Outgoing CPS CEO Pedro Martinez said he underestimated how hard it would be to convince Mayor Brandon Johnson to release ...