Superintendent William Hite and Philly schools reopening
Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. William Hite joins to discuss the plans to reopen Philadelphia public schools.
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Superintendent William Hite spoke at a press conference last week. (Johann Calhoun/Chalkbeat)
We start this hour with Superintendent WILLIAM HITE about the ongoing negotiations with the teacher union over building safety, how the reopening plan is being received by parents and students, and how preparations for the return to school for 9000 prek-2 graders on Monday.
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