Rahm Appoints Byrd-Bennett as New CPS CEO

" Mayor Rahm Emanuel appointed the fourth Chief Executive Officer of Chicago Public Schools in less than two years Friday, following the resignation of Jean-Claude Brizard.

"This is the time for new leadership to take us to the next level to achieve what we need to achieve for our children," said Emanuel during a press conference before introducing Barbara Byrd-Bennett, who he referred to as B3, the new CPS CEO.

Byrd-Bennett, who had served as the Chief Education Advisor for CPS, steps into the top spot of the nation's third largest school system.

“I am honored by the opportunity to further serve Chicago’s students and lead the District in providing a high-quality education in every school and every neighborhood across the city,” said Byrd-Bennett. “First and foremost, I am a teacher at heart and my focus is providing the tools teachers and students need to boost student achievement and help them succeed.”

Brizard announced his resignation early Friday in a press release "

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