Chicago school board resignations bring "instability" to CPS, aldermen say
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A day after Mayor Brandon Johnson announced his entire hand-picked school board would resign, dozens of members of the City Council blasted the recent developments in an open letter. Following the announcement of the resignations, the 41aldermen wrote, "This is unprecedented and brings further instability to our school district."
Entirety of Chicago Public Schools board to resign
All seven members of the board of education for Chicago Public Schools are resigning. Their expected resignations have paved the way for Mayor Brandon Johnson to appoint board members who agree with his goals.
Critics say CPS Board resignations expose Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s inability to build consensus
Some alderpeople question whether Johnson can push through big policy priorities in Springfield and City Hall, including his upcoming budget.
Entire Chicago Board of Education to resign amid dispute with mayor over CPS CEO's future
The move would allow Mayor Brandon Johnson to appoint a new school board that would fire CPS chief executive officer Pedro Martinez.
Public wants answers from Chicago school board candidates
A forum came less than 24 hours after the news broke that the entire current Chicago Board of Education planned to resign.
Chicago’s entire public school board stepping down; mayor at odds with CPS CEO
The entire Chicago Board of Education – all seven members – is stepping down later this month, as the mayor continues to be at odds with Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez, who he wants removed from office.
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Parents look for answers at candidate forum after shock school board resignations
Less than 24 hours after the news broke that the entire Chicago Board of Education planned to resign, more than 40 family members of Chicago Public Schools students filed into Lane Tech College Prep’s auditorium to hear some candidates pitch why they should serve on the city’s partially-elected school board in January.
Entire Chicago school board to resign over teachers union dispute with Dem mayor: 'Deeply alarming'
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Aldermen demand hearing as Mayor Johnson plans to name new school board members
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Aldermen, including several mayoral allies, blast Johnson over Chicago Board of Education resignations
At least three dozen aldermen, including numerous allies of Mayor Brandon Johnson, posted an open letter Saturday blasting the mayor’s handing of Chicago Public Schools that led to the entire Chicago Board of Education announcing they will soon resign.
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