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Massachusetts Education Department Votes To Bring On Chicago Schools CEO Pedro Martinez
In a virtual meeting Tuesday, the board voted 9-0 to name Martinez as commissioner of the department, with two abstentions.
Updated on: April 23, 2025
The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education on Tuesday voted to nominate Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Office Pedro Martinez as its next leader.
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In a virtual meeting Tuesday, the board voted 9-0 to name Martinez as commissioner of the department, with two abstentions.
Martinez was one of three finalists for the position. The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education touted Martinez as "a nationally recognized superintendent with a track record of creating comprehensive, multi-year solutions that advance equity and economic mobility."
