Big questions about proposed budget increases for state education

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This column originally appeared in a number of APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers during March, 2019. Big questions about proposed budget increases for state education   Several big questions come from the budget proposals in education that Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan presented on Feb. 19. First, how much of what […]

Bill would encourage hands-on civics program

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This letter originally appeared in the Rochester Post Bulletin on March 7, 2019 Bill would encourage hands- on civics program This is a thanks and expansion of the Post Bulletin’s March 4 editorial on the importance of civic learning. Rochester’s Sen. Carla Nelson also has joined with Republicans and DFLers in the state Senate and […]

Great new group helps students, families save money

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The column below originally appeared in a number of APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers. People for PSEO  Board President Aaliyah Hodge & Board member Josh Hodge talk with Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan & St. Paul Thinking Early College Fair Director JoAnn Clark and Duane Dutrieulle (photo by Joe Nathan) Great new group helps students, […]

Chartered public schools can help improve students’ lives

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edThis column originally appeared in Feb 14, 2018 Charleston, West Virginia Gazette-Mail. Charter schools can improve students’ lives School choice, like electricity, is a powerful force. It can do delightful things. But when not handled carefully, it can be destructive. Those are two of the lessons I’ve learned over the last 40 years as a […]

A Great District/College Collaboration

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This column original appeared in several APG of East Central Mn newspapers during early February, 2019 A Great District/College Collaboration   Tuah Dinh, Clare Koll & Thomas Starks                                                        […]

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