By Joe Nathan on June 13, 2013 at 9:34 am Joe Nathan Column - “What book would be most helpful if I want to help change schools?” That’s a question people often ask. Whether helping to successfully challenge the National Collegiate Athletic Association (aka NCAA), expand public school choice or help convince several companies to reduce pollution in a(…)
By Joe Nathan on June 6, 2013 at 10:03 am A provocative email from a recently elected Central Minnesota school board member included the following: “The world is much different (than) when my parents made their decisions (about schools). I am struggling with how much tax money should be spent to retain and attract students.” Below is(…)
Want to save money and time with college costs? Several free new tools can help high school students and their families. The first is an interactive map answering questions parents, students and other family members have asked over the last several years. This Minnesota map allows you to click on each public or private(…)
By Joe Nathan We’ll come back, sadder but stronger. That’s what I’ve predicted, in talking with youngsters about the second Boston Massacre – the one that just happened. Acts of horror often have the reverse impact of what was intended by those who produced them.No one should defend any of these horrible acts, committed by(…)
April 10, 2013 at 11:05 am Joe Nathan Column – What advice would you give to a young man who recently asked for suggestions? He’s hoping for a career in which he helps make major improvements in public education. Here’s a little about him, and a few suggestions. Reactions welcome. The young man works in(…)