Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Over the next seven years, two million new teachers will be needed. As states begin to scramble, some programs are tapping unusual sources. From retired military to unfulfilled blue-collar workers, our Urban Institute series continues with a look at non-traditional teacher recruitment.
Guests
- Toni Clewell Principle Research Associate in the Education Policy Center at the Urban Institute.
- Judy Sutton Program Advisor and Coordinator for Old Dominion University's "Troops to Teachers' program at Quantico.
- Evelyn Dandy Director of the Pathways to Teaching Program, Armstrong Atlantic State University.
- Michael Genzuk Principal Investigator, Latino Teacher Project at the University of Southern California, and Director for the Center for Multilingual Multicultural Research at USC.
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