Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez had the stage to himself ... projects blocks $600 million every year from reaching CPS, Martinez said. “Our inability to access these TIF dollars ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson proposed a record tax increment financing surplus for a second consecutive year. But that’s far less ...

The school district has struggled to provide busing for students who have traditionally gotten it. Because it's legally ...

CPS CEO Pedro Martinez spoke before councilmembers in an Education Committee hearing to discuss the district's budget. Taylor said the hearing is not about Martinez, but instead about getting ...

“And let’s not act like it’s all on Pedro,” she added, naming former CPS CEOs whose decisions she said contributed to the current shortfall. Martinez said CPS needs the unprecedented TIF ...

Leaders from CPS, the North Lawndale community and city ... Chicago Public Schools CEO President Pedro Martinez speaks at Collins Academy High School in Chicago, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.Last ...

Embattled CPS CEO Pedro Martinez fielded questions from City Council members for more than an hour on a variety of topics related to the state of schools, the district’s budget and his plans for ...

"We ask that CPS and Pedro Martinez keep their commitment to stop school closures, and ensure a plan for our community today," Ald. Julia Ramirez (12th) said. Acero said the plan to close seven of ...

As Chicago Public Schools aims to make a case for increased investment in the school district amid a budget shortfall, leaders highlighted steady graduation rates, an increase in the percentage of ...

Nearby, Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez floated from table to ... because we chose to work together. Leaders from CPS, the North Lawndale community and city ...