Philadelphia Public School's search for a new Superintendent - Inside Story

Inside Story - 10/17/21

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Host Tamala Edwards interviews Joyce Wilkerson, Board President for the Philadelphia School Board to discuss the search for a new Philadelphia School District Superintendent.

In September, current superintendent Dr. William Hite announced his retirement, effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year.

School District of Philadelphia revamps selection process for students

Beginning in the 2022-2023 academic year, rising students in Kindergarten through 12th grade can identify a school they'd like to attend, even if it's outside their assigned catchment area.

Tamala then interviews Johann Calhoun Bureau Chief of Chalkbeat Philadelphia, a nonprofit news organization covering issues associated with Philadelphia Schools.

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