# A back-to-school conversation with CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill

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Podcast: [Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins-6469304)
Published: 2026-09-08T14:51:51+00:00
Episode link: https://www.wfae.org/podcast/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins/2026-09-08/a-back-to-school-conversation-with-cms-superintendent-crystal-hill
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## Resource

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is back in session after a bumpy summer revealing tension between Superintendent Crystal Hill and the school board, even as the district celebrates significant post-pandemic academic gains. We’ll talk to Hill about her return, the investigation’s aftermath, recent district academic gains, the challenges facing students and teachers, and what she believes the district needs to accomplish this year.

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