Outgoing Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez expressed optimism for the district’s future yesterday, taking a metaphorical victory lap to recognize his administration’s achievements despite a ...

Christina Formella, a former Downers Grove South teacher, faces dozens of new charges in alleged sex abuse case, prosecutors ...

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

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

Almost four years ago, Martinez was named CEO by former Mayor Lori Lightfoot. His contract was extended by Mayor Brandon Johnson, but their relationship broke down a year ago, when Martinez refused to ...

As Chicago Public Schools tries to close a $529 million budget gap amid a structural deficit, the Civic Federation floats ...

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 ...

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