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Chicago Schools leader Pedro Martinez selected for top education post in Mass.

If appointed, Martinez, who was born in Mexico, will become the department’s 25th commissioner and the first Latino to hold the position.

Chicago Sun-Times · 3d

Chicago Schools CEO tapped to oversee schools in Massachusetts

Pedro Martinez was picked as commissioner of Massachusetts’ K-12 schools, with final approval pending. Martinez was fired without cause from CPS in December but is staying on until June.

CBS Chicago on MSN · 3d

Massachusetts education department votes to bring on Chicago schools CEO Pedro Martinez

In a virtual meeting Thursday, the board voted 9-0 to name Martinez as commissioner of the department, with two abstentions.

Mayor Brandon Johnson will head to Springfield again, to demand Chicago ‘receives its just due’

Mayor Brandon Johnson will meet with Gov. JB Pritzker as well as House Speaker Chris Welch and Senate President Don Harmon.

Crain's Chicago Business7d

Transit agencies launch ad blitz asking riders for backup in Springfield

The RTA — which coordinates funding for Metra, the CTA and Pace — wants $1.5 billion to hire more staff to improve service ...

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Mayor Brandon Johnson to ask lawmakers for Chicago Public Schools funding during Springfield visit

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson accused former Mayor Rahm Emanuel of "jacking up" Chicago's education system by closing 50 ...

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Mayor Brandon Johnson adds Springfield alderwoman to lobbying team

Weeks after tapping a former Chicago alderman to help lobby for the city in the state capitol, Mayor Brandon Johnson is adding a Springfield alderwoman to his once-skeletal state team. Johnson’s ...

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