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August 6, 2022

Award-winning Minnesota artist offers advice to parents and educators

Joe Nathan / 2021-2022 Columns & Other Publications / Blue Ribbon Studio, Chanhassen, Cntennial Lakes Park, Edina Community Foundation, Goldy Gopher, Karin Winegar, Landscape Arboretum, Mapleton Public Schools, Minnetonka Center for the Arts, Nick Legeros, Rainbow Cafe, Sculpting a Life, Sid Hartman, St. Louis Park, Target Field, University of Minnesota Duluth, Westwood Hills Nature Center / 3 Comments

The following column originally appeared in a number of APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers during August, 2022. Award-winning Minnesota artist offers advice to parents and educators Humble and widely honored Nick Legeros, a Minnesota sculptor, is one of the most fascinating artists and parents I’ve met in a long time. He’s […]

July 18, 2022

July 19 Celebration of Two Historic Student-Led Victories

Joe Nathan / 2021-2022 Columns & Other Publications / AARP, Bridgemakers, Cole Stevens, Governor Tim Walz, Gregory R Merz, Hayat Muse, High School for Recording Arts, HSRA, Jim Kielsmeier, Keith Ellison, Lincoln Bacal, Marcus Pope, Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, Representative Jim Davnie, Representative Mohamud Noor, Senator Eric Pratt, Senator Jason Rarick, Walter Cortina, Youthprise / 1 Comment

The following column originally appeared during July 2022 in several APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers including the Morrison County Record A July 19 celebration of two historic student-led victories People seeking good news who want to honor courageous youngsters should consider coming to Minnesota’s State Capitol on July 19. A ceremony from 2:30 p.m. […]

July 3, 2022

School shows how to solve some of education’s biggest challenges

Joe Nathan / 2021-2022 Columns & Other Publications, Charter schools / David Ellis, David TC Ellis, Department of Employment and Economic Development, Herbert Kohl, High School for Recording Arts, Hip Hop Genius 2.0, HSRA, Keith Ellison, McGill University, Michael Lipset, Minnesota Court of Appeals, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, Roman And Littlefield, Sam Seidel, Stanford University, State Farm Insurance, Tony Simmons, Verizon Wireless, Walter Cortina / 3 Comments

The following column originally appeared during June, 2022 in a number of APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers, including the Morrison County Record School shows how to solve some of education’s biggest challenges Minnesotan David Ellis has gone from troubled teen to internationally acclaimed educator. It’s a remarkable story, told well in a […]

June 26, 2022

Open School helped lead to careers in pottery and golf

Joe Nathan / St Paul Open School / Bristol Ridge, Dave Samuelson, Don Fralick, golf, Hamline University, Highland Park High School, Jan Fiola, Jeannie Spears, Jim Tenbensil, Joe Nathan, Larry Buck, Leif Bjornson, Luck, Pat Fitzgerald, Paul Willis, Pete Oppenheim, Priscilla Young, St Paul Central High School, St. Croix Falls, St. Paul Open School, Sweden, University of Minnesota, Vaughn Koenig, Wayne Jennings / 1 Comment

The front door had barely closed behind me when 2 boys about my age (13) greeted me and introduced themselves as Dave and Colin. They were really nice and they showed me where to put my things and offered to show me around the building. Our tour included the basement shop and home ec areas, […]

June 18, 2022

Invisible no more – stories of remarkable women supporting their families

Joe Nathan / 2021-2022 Columns & Other Publications, Featured Content, Leadership Academy / Grand Marais, Grand Portage Ojibwe, Grand Rapids, Monticello, Seven Aunts, Staci Drouillard, University of Minnesota Press, Warba / 0 Comments

The following column originally appeared in a number of APG of East Central Mn newspapers, including the Morrison County Record. Invisible no more – stories of remarkable women supporting their families “I’ve spent a lot of time feeling invisible.” That’s the first sentence in Staci Lola Drouillard’s superb new book, “Seven Aunts” (University […]

Invisible no more – stories of remarkable women supporting their families

New Carleton College policy disourages/hurts many prospective students

Kao Kalia Yang helps us see from a very tall tree

Newest (2021) Minnesota Charter and District School Demographics Report

CSC, working with a coalition of currently and formerly homeless youth and families, district/chartered public schools/city/county/social service is trying to dramatically reduce youth and family homelessness in Minnesota

“Eyes on the Prize” Presentation on being named to the Hall of Fame, National Alliance of Public Charter Schools

Award-winning Minnesota artist offers advice to parents and educators

July 19 Celebration of Two Historic Student-Led Victories

School shows how to solve some of education’s biggest challenges

Open School helped lead to careers in pottery and golf

Invisible no more – stories of remarkable women supporting their families