Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
He’s responsible for educating 270,000 students in 20 states. And he says the first place to start is by paying teachers and principals more. Businessman Chris Whittle, the founder of Edison Schools talks about applying business principles to education and rethinking the way public schools are run in America.
Guests
- Chris Whittle Founder and CEO, Edison Schools; and author of "Crash Course: Imagining A Better Future for Public Education" (Riverhead)
- Donald Hense Chairman of Board, Friendship Public Charter School
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