'The Experience of a Lifetime': Ousted Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez Bids Farewell in Final Board of Education Meeting

Chicago Board of Education renews 21 charter schools after months of delay – Chalkbeat Chicago

The board also approved a resolution that seeks to impose new requirements and oversight on charter school operators. Jodie Cantrell, chief public affairs officer at the Illinois Network of Charter Schools, called it a “backroom deal” pushed by the Chicago Teachers Union. “This resolution is not about students. It’s not about equity, quality or accountability. It’s about power and control,” Cantrell said.

Chicago School Board votes to renew charter school contracts following months-long delay

The Chicago Board of Education voted Thursday to renew the contracts of 16 charter schools set to expire at the end of June. The district used a revised evaluation process to assess schools based on four criteria: academic performance, financial performance, inclusive programming and equitable systems and organizational compliance. Seven of the 16 schools up for renewal were new to the district’s revised process, and all received a contract rene…

'The experience of a lifetime': Ousted Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez bids farewell in final Board of Education meeting

CHICAGO (WGN) — Thursday marked the final Board of Education meeting for embattled Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez, who landed a new job after previous board members fired him late last year. Martinez reflected on his time with CPS, calling the chance to lead one of the nation's biggest school districts the experience of a lifetime. Martinez revealed that the journey first began after his family migrated from Mexico when he was 5 years…

Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez attends last board meeting, charter school renewal vote

Outgoing Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez attended his last school board meeting Thursday night as board members consider renewals for some of the city's charter schools.