Sarah Macaraeg

Sarah Macaraeg is a former investigative reporter for the Tribune.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez arrives with Mary Ann Fergus, CPS director of media relations, for an event celebrating the Special Olympics on Dec. 19, 2024, at Burbank Elementary School. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Pedro Martinez remains mum as alderman, advocates, call for special Board of Ed meeting to be rescheduled

December 19, 2024 at 4:41 p.m.

A Chicago alderman and other advocates are asking the Chicago Board of Education to reschedule Friday’s special meeting to address CEO Pedro Martinez's job status.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez attends a Board of Education monthly meeting at a Chicago Public Schools administrative office on Dec. 12, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Board of Education calls special meeting, schools chief’s job status to be addressed

December 18, 2024 at 6:57 p.m.

The Chicago Board of Education called a special meeting for Friday with two explicit options to either fire schools chief Pedro Martinez or offer him a settlement.

Angel Gutierrez, who won the race for school board in District 8, speaks with people on election night, Nov. 5, 2024, at Moe’s Cantina in River North. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Calls for CTU transparency from principals and newly elected school board members

December 17, 2024 at 7:04 p.m.

Several newly elected Chicago school board members and school principal groups are asking for more communication and transparency from the Chicago Teachers Union about ongoing contract negotiations.

Newly announced board member Sean Harden attends a Board of Education monthly meeting on Dec. 12, 2024. On Monday, Mayor Brandon Johnson named Harden as the new president of the school board. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Brandon Johnson announces new Board of Education appointees to be seated with elected members in January

December 17, 2024 at 3:57 p.m.

Announcing a new round of appointments to the Chicago Board of Education Monday, Mayor Brandon Johnson named Sean Harden as the new president of the 21-member body to be seated...

Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates acknowledges supporters after addressing the Board of Education during its monthly meeting at a Chicago Public Schools administrative office at 4655 S. Dearborn St., Dec. 12, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

S&P tells Board of Education to find revenue or ‘scale down’ operations to fund CTU contract

December 14, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

The credit ratings firm rang the alarm on Chicago Public School finances, weighing in on the ongoing political gridlock between district leadership, the Chicago Teachers Union and Mayor Johnson.

Sean Harden speaks after being sworn in as a board member during a Chicago Board of Education monthly meeting at a Chicago Public Schools administrative office on Dec. 12, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

New member joins CPS board for heated debate over Acero school closures

December 13, 2024 at 5:20 p.m.

A new member joins Chicago Public Schools board meeting for heated debate over Acero charter school closures.

Mateo Temple, 4, watches a program on a phone as his mother, Anita Guaman, left, a teacher, listens to speakers during a Board of Education monthly meeting at a Chicago Public Schools administrative office on Dec. 12, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

December Chicago Board of Education meeting: Live updates

December 13, 2024 at 1:50 p.m.

The Chicago Board of Education will meet Thursday evening. Follow live updates by Tribune education reporters for the latest developments on Acero school closures and the Chicago Teachers Union.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez listens to speakers during the Chicago Board of Education's meeting on Dec. 4, 2024. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

High-stakes school board meeting overshadowed by power struggle with CPS CEO Pedro Martinez

December 5, 2024 at 10:50 a.m.

An attorney representing the Chicago Board of Education offered to buy out Pedro Martinez, the embattled chief of Chicago Public Schools, amid ongoing tensions.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez waits to enter the auditorium to speak at Prosser Career Academy on Oct. 17, 2024. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

More CPS principals voice support for Pedro Martinez, after Board members urge ‘swift settlement’ of CTU contract

December 2, 2024 at 6:16 p.m.

More Chicago Public Schools principals voice support for CEO Pedro Martinez, whose job has been on the line as CTU talks continue.

Illinois education leaders launch ‘Vision 2030’ aiming to ensure predictable funding, school safety and ‘future-focused’ learning

November 22, 2024 at 6:35 p.m.

Illinois education leaders launch Vision 2030 plan to boost K-12 learning across the state.

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