The Chicago Teachers Union has accused Chicago Public Schools leadership of plotting potential mass school closures, while Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez has vehemently denied these allegations,

Chicago public school officials told teachers to give migrant students a passing grade and move them to the next grade, even if the students did not speak English and displayed severe academic

CPS CEO Pedro Martinez denies plans to close schools amidst CTU's accusations and a background of financial challenges.

Citing an analysis CPS says it has shelved, the CTU said the school district’s CEO was assessing closing or consolidating up to 100 schools. The public fight highlights the two sides are far apart.