CPS calls special meeting over charter school closures

CPS calls special board meeting over Acero charter school closures
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.
City's ed. board meet as some try to blame CPS CEO for 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.
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.
Chicago Mayor Johnson calls for CPS to craft ‘contingency plan’ for planned Acero closures
While Johnson emphasized that he’s not saying CPS CEO Pedro Martinez did something wrong, he said the district needs to put together a “contingency plan” in response to the proposed Acero closures and that he and his team “haven’t seen that type of leadership” from the district.
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.
Special CPS school board meeting aims to prevent closure of Acero schools
A resolution during a Board of Education meeting Thursday will demand that Acero Schools, a charter network, appear before the board on a yet-to-be-determined date to discuss alternatives to closings seven campuses.
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