Tensions run high between CPS, CTU and Chicago’s mayor | Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons

Chicago Public Schools CEO Martinez says he won’t resign, despite the mayor reportedly saying he wants him to do so.
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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.
GUESTS: Nader Issa, Chicago Sun-Times education reporter
Sarah Karp, WBEZ education reporter
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[@carlos-ik1pc]

Higher taxes for Chicagoans to pay for these over inflated teacher salaries that produce no results....

[@marvink7969]

This mayor is one of the worst in the modern history of Chicago. Totally unqualified and incompetent.

[@QueenBees456]

There’s no denying the incompetence.

[@JC-vk6ii]

Imagine the mayor having a conversation to someone about firing anyone😂 that would be beyond rich😂

[@mruseless1664]

I’m sooooooo glad my child doesn’t go to a Chicago Public school.

[@1979ce]

There are layers of useless management and 1000's of useless programs. Fire all the middle managers and discontinue all the programs. That will leave a ton of money for essential staff like teachers.