Listen "Will Chicago Public Schools CEO Be Fired?"
Episode Synopsis
The Chicago Teachers Union took a no confidence vote in Pedro Martinez, the CEO of CPS, citing concern that the district might be considering closing or consolidating schools – which Martinez vehemently denies. And four sources tell the Chicago Sun-Times that Chicago’s mayor is now asking Martinez to resign.
Reset gets the latest on how this could affect the district finances, and the school year ahead with education reporters Sarah Karp of WBEZ and Nader Issa of the Chicago Sun-Times.
For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
Reset gets the latest on how this could affect the district finances, and the school year ahead with education reporters Sarah Karp of WBEZ and Nader Issa of the Chicago Sun-Times.
For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
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