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Terry Mazany wrapped up his brief time as interim CEO of Chicago Public Schools this week. He believes that the incoming team shares his focus on high standards, strong curriculums, investment in quality teaching and great principal leadership.

Terry Mazany of the Chicago Public Schools recently described the district as being in "free fall" after the departure of his predecessor Ron Huberman last November.

Read Rahm Emanuel's answers to our education policy questionnaireMayor-elect Rahm Emanuel is searching for a new CEO for Chicago Public Schools.

Updated: 3:09 PMChicago Mayor Richard M. Daley says the city's public schools will be open tomorrow.

If you were given six months to improve Chicago’s public schools, what would you do? That’s the big question facing the interim leader of Chicago Public Schools Terry Mazany. Mazany stepped in when former CEO Ron Huberman resigned last November.

Top story: Terry Mazany, you are the next contestant to "FIX THESE SCHOOLS!!!!" (audience applause, soft rock plays, Mazany pumps fists).(Photoshop wizard/Anthony Abraham) Terry Mazany will take over for Ron Huberman as the interim CEO 

A correction has been made to this storyMayoral candidate Gery Chico has vowed to slash Chicago Public Schools central office by a third if he’s elected. Chico made his announcement while he unveiled his education platform.