Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
D.C. Public Schools Interim Chancellor Amanda Alexander at the kickoff event for Stevens School in July, 2018.
In the past year, a number of scandals have plagued D.C. Public Schools. First, it was reported that a third of the previous year’s graduates received diplomas against the system’s policies. Then, Chancellor Antwan Wilson resigned after it was revealed that he bypassed the school lottery system so his daughter could transfer high schools.
Now, D.C. Public Schools is starting its school year with a new interim leader: Amanda Alexander. What’s her plan to steady the district’s course?
Guests
- Amanda Alexander Interim Chancellor, D.C. Public Schools
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