Mayor Johnson's Push to Oust CPS CEO Martinez Faces Backlash

Amid financial turmoil and contract disputes, the fate of Chicago Public Schools' leadership hangs in the balance.

Mayor Brandon Johnson seeks to replace CPS CEO Pedro Martinez over fiscal disagreements.
Martinez opposed taking on $300 million in debt to meet Chicago Teachers Union demands.
The School Board, not the mayor, holds the authority to remove the CEO.
Chicago's first school board elections in November could shift control dynamics.
Public and principal support for Martinez highlights a desire for stability.