CPS calls special meeting over charter school closures

CPS board approves resolution seeking to keep Acero charter schools open
The Chicago Board of Education ahs passed a new resolution meant to pressure the charter school operator Acero Schools into keeping seven of its schools open. Charter schools such as those run by Acero are privately managed,
Daywatch: CPS calls special meeting over charter school closures
Good morning, Chicago. In the latest development in a monthslong battle between the Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union, the school board will convene for a special meeting to address the impending closures of several charter schools.
Chicago Public Schools calls special board meeting over Acero charter school closures
CHICAGO — In the latest development in a monthslong battle between the Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago ... voluntarily closed doors,” said a CPS spokesperson in a statement. Since 2013, 25 charter schools in CPS have closed.
Chicago Board of Ed. to hold special meeting as some try to blame CPS CEO for Acero school closings
The mayor asked CPS CEO Pedro Martinez to resign because he refused to secure a short-term high interest loan to pay for a new teachers contract and pension payments.
Special CPS school board meeting aims to prevent closings of Acero schools
The special meeting is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. at a Chicago Public Schools-owned building at 4655 S ... anger, or anxiety in CPS staff, students, and their families.” It goes on to say that the school district is committed to being a place where all ...
Chicago mayor wants contingency plan amid plans for charter school closures
Chicago's new Board of Education scheduled a special meeting for Thursday amid plans to close seven Acero charter schools across the city. Johnson said the closures are concerning to him as teachers at the charter schools are members of the Chicago Teachers Union and it would impact about 2,
Mayor's school board holds special meeting likely to lay groundwork to fire CPS CEO: sources
Mayor Brandon Johnson's short-term six-member school board is holding a special meeting that sources say is likely to lay the groundwork to fire Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez.
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Chicago Public Schools Seeks Alternatives to Acero Schools' Proposed Charter Closures Impacting 2,000 Students
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Editorial: Who’s the threat to democracy now? Brandon Johnson mocks Chicago voters with CPS power play.
Five newly elected members of the Chicago Board of Education delivered a blunt message Tuesday to Mayor Brandon Johnson. Yes, ...