Topic: William Hite

Educators on how the school year that starts today in Philly could be one that makes the new normal better than normal

The three finalists for Philly’s new schools superintendent might very well be solid educators. But has anyone asked if that’s really what we need?

The Philadelphia School Board is on the verge of hiring a new superintendent. But, a former Temple education professor warns, it will take more than one person to transform our schools

Superintendent Hite’s announcement this week that he’s leaving the post at the end of the school year is an opportunity for Philadelphia. Here, a wish list of possible school leaders.

The rage-inducing opening of the new school year illustrates why good management matters—and how our leaders are failing us

A history of management snafus under Superintendent Bill Hite can only make you wonder if we’re able to seize this potentially transformative moment

Philadelphia’s schools superintendent has taken some hits lately. Does he have what it takes to manage—and tame—a $3.5 billion bureaucracy?

A first-day-of-school assignment for all Philadelphians from the mayor and schools superintendent.

Eight questions to consider as we look to reopening schools in Philly

Without pay or accountability to citizens, this WURD host wonders, how can we really expect school board members to solve what ails the struggling system?