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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Chicago Board of Education voted to fire Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez, providing him with severance pay and allowing him to stay on for six more months despite challenges to the decision. Martinez, a Chicago native, faced legal action from his attorney and criticism from board members before ultimately being removed due to escalating tensions and financial concerns. The decision was made after a contentious meeting where officials and advocates expressed both support and opposition to Martinez’s leadership.
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