Embattled CPS CEO criticized in meeting with mayor as Johnson administration continues moving to fire him – Chicago Tribune/Yahoo

Mayor Brandon Johnson, a former CTU organizer, has traditionally been against charter school expansion. However, in 2017 the teachers union merged with the Chicago Alliance of Charter Teachers and Staff, meaning Acero teachers are represented by CTU. In a Tuesday news conference, Johnson said “yes and yes” when asked whether he is against the Acero closures and is concerned with CPS leadership’s response.