The entire Chicago Board of Education is set to resign later this month amidst escalating tensions between Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez. This unprecedented move coincides with Chicago's transition to its first-ever partially elected school board, planning to replace the current seven-member board with a new 21-member hybrid board in January. The resignations are partly fueled by disagreements over Johnson's proposal for a high-interest loan to address budget gaps and a new Chicago Teachers Union contract, which the board has resisted. Accusations have emerged that Johnson pressured Martinez to resign, although he publicly denied these claims. The ongoing situation complicates contract negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union and exacerbates budgetary challenges. The forthcoming board will comprise 10 elected members and 11 appointed by the mayor, marking a significant governance shift for Chicago's public school system.