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Chicago Public Schools

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125 South Clark Street in the Chicago Loop - old headquarters

Chicago Public Schools (CPS)[1] is a system of public schools in the city of Chicago. It is the third largest school district in the United States. CPS reported having 681 schools including 472 elementary schools, 106 high schools, 96 charter schools, and 7 contract schools.[2]

List of CEOs

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Name Tenure Citation
Paul Vallas 1995–2001 [3]
Arne Duncan 2001–2009 [3]
Ron Huberman 2009–2010 [3]
Terry Mazany (interim) 2010–2011 [3]
Jean-Claude Brizard 2011–2012 [3]
Barbara Byrd-Bennett 2012–2015 [3]
Jesse Ruiz (interim) 2015 [4][5]
Forrest Claypool 2015–2017
Janice K. Jackson 2017–2021
LaTanya McDade (acting) 2021 [6]
José Torres (interim) 2021 [7]
Pedro Martinez 2021–2025 [8][9][10]
Bogdana Chkoumbova (acting) 2025 [11]
Macquline King (interim) 2025–present [12]

References

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  1. "CITY OF CHICAGO SD 299: District Profile". Iirc.niu.edu. Archived from the original on 2011-09-01. Retrieved 2013-03-22.
  2. Stats and facts Archived 2020-07-30 at the Wayback Machine About CPS, CPS
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Graphic: Timeline of Chicago Public Schools CEOs". chicagotribune.com. Chicago Tribune. June 2, 2015. Retrieved March 11, 2020.
  4. "Ruiz Takes Charge at CPS, Suspends SUPES Contract, Halts No-Bid Deals". DNAinfo Chicago. Archived from the original on June 4, 2020. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
  5. Spielman, Fran (February 18, 2019). "Rahm's agency heads could outlast him thanks to golden parachute contracts". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
  6. Burke, Cassie Walker (24 March 2021). "Chicago schools' No. 2 to lead Virginia's second largest school district". Chalkbeat Chicago. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  7. Koumpilova, Mila (June 30, 2021). "José Torres poised to start as interim Chicago schools CEO on an open-ended contract". Chalkbeat Chicago. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  8. "New Chicago Public Schools CEO, Chicago's Top Doctor Address COVID Safety Protocols". ABC 7 Chicago. WLS-TV. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
  9. Karp, Sarah; Issa, Nader (20 December 2024). "CPS School Board Votes to Fire CEO Pedro Martinez". WBEZ. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
  10. Koumpilova, Mila (17 June 2025). "'No regrets, and I'd do it again': Pedro Martinez reflects on more than 3 years leading Chicago schools". Chalkbeat Chicago. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  11. Koumpilova, Mila (1 May 2025). "Chicago Public Schools' second-in-command leaving in June". Chalkbeat Chicago. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  12. Amin, Reema (11 June 2025). "Chicago Board of Education chooses City Hall advisor and former principal as interim CEO". Chalkbeat Chicago. Retrieved 23 June 2025.

Other websites

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