In a significant reshuffle of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) governance, Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed a new Board of Education after the entire previous panel resigned. This mass resignation has raised concerns over district control and ongoing tensions between the mayor and the schools' leadership. Johnson, facing backlash for his controversial maneuvers, has defended his actions as necessary to prevent budget cuts and ensure a progressive agenda for the school district. Amid protests and criticisms of dictatorial behavior, the mayor named new appointees during a combative press conference, emphasizing his commitment to stand firm and guide CPS through challenges brought about by recent upheavals.