Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Skipping school used to be a favorite activity of trouble-makers. But today, nationwide truancy is hitting all-time highs for both good and bad kids, and even among pre-teens. Join Kojo for a local look at how to keep students in the classroom.
Guests
- Terry Wright Truancy Outreach Specialist, Alexandria City Public Schools
- Diane Powell Director of Student Intervention Services Branch, District of Columbia Public Schools
- Min Leong Director of Student Services, Montgomery County Public Schools
- Peter Leone Professor, Department of Special Education, University of Maryland; Director, National Center on Education, Disability and Juvenile Justice
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