CEO pens open letter to CPS families
Tensions are growing between supporters of CPS CEO Pedro Martinez and Mayor Brandon Johnson, who called for him to resign.
CTU president denies involvement in effort to oust CPS CEO
The head of the powerful Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), Stacy Davis Gates, spoke out Monday night as tensions between Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez continued to grow.
CTU president denies involvement in effort to oust CPS CEO
The head of the powerful Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), Stacy Davis Gates, spoke out Monday night as tensions between Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez continued to grow.
Aldermen react to reports of Chicago mayor pushing CPS CEO out: 'Not a good idea'
Reports that Mayor Brandon Johnson is quietly interviewing candidates to replace Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez have sparked strong reactions from city officials.
CTU wants 2016 'predatory loans' investigated, proposes plan to fund contract demands
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is pushing for annual 9 percent raises, additional school support staff and other concessions from Chicago Public Schools (CPS). The union has also proposed a plan to fund these demands.
CTU targets 'predatory loans' in fight for 9 percent raises, school support staff increases
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is pushing for annual 9 percent raises, additional school support staff and other concessions from Chicago Public Schools (CPS). The union has also proposed a plan to fund these demands.
Mayor Brandon Johnson seeks to push out CPS CEO, sources say
Sources confirmed that Mayor Brandon Johnson began interviewing new candidates to replace current CPS CEO Pedro Martinez on Wednesday. The move came after the Chicago Teachers Union and Martinez bumped heads over funding for the district.
Chicago Teachers Union seeks to reduce property tax bill for West Loop headquarters
Based on the county's appraisal, the CTU would owe approximately $1 million in property taxes. This development comes as the CTU is demanding $1 billion in additional state funding.
Chicago's Board of Education unanimously approves $9.9B budget despite CTU's opposition
Chicago's Board of Education unanimously passed a $9.9 billion budget this week despite opposition from the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU).
Chicago's Board of Education unanimously approves $9.9B budget despite CTU's opposition
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is rallying against Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and their proposed budget for the upcoming year.
CTU criticizes CPS budget proposal, seeks state support for Chicago Public Schools
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is rallying against Chicago Public Schools and their proposed budget for the upcoming year.
Chicago Public Schools previews equity-focused budget for next year
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez is offering a preview of next year’s budget, highlighting a major shift in how school dollars will be allocated.
Illinois Senate passes $53 billion state budget
This year's state budget allocates $400 million more than last year's, with $187 million earmarked to help Chicago and Cook County with sheltering and caring for migrants.
Johnson promises not to close top performing CPS schools, but leaves out magnets and charters
Mayor Brandon Johnson says he will not close high-performing CPS Selective Enrollment Schools, at least not until a fully elected Chicago Public School Board takes over the system in 2027.
Hundreds of Chicago teachers take funding demands to Springfield
Hundreds of Chicago teachers ditched their classrooms and headed to Springfield on Wednesday.
Chicago teachers rally at state capitol for additional $1B in funding
Hundreds of Chicago teachers ditched their classrooms and headed to Springfield on Wednesday.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's first year: Balancing progressivism with public pressure
One year ago today, Johnson took the baton from former Mayor Lori Lightfoot – promising the most progressive agenda in Chicago history.
CTU members rally at state capitol for more funding for Chicago schools
Hundreds of Chicago teachers traveled to Springfield Wednesday to lobby lawmakers for more school funding.
Chicago teachers head to state capital to request more funding
Hundreds of Chicago Teachers Union members and parents made their way to Springfield Wednesday morning to ask for more funding. The CTU said CPS was shot $1.1 billion in comparison to other districts across the state.
Chicago teachers to skip school to lobby state lawmakers for more funding
Hundreds of Chicago Public Schools teachers plan to skip school to head to Springfield next Wednesday to lobby lawmakers and the governor for more money for Chicago schools.