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August 3, 2023

Minnesota wisely encouraging students’ creativity, energy & insight

Joe Nathan / 2021-2023 Columns & Other Publications, service-learing / "Got A Problem? Call a Kid!", Andrew Furco, Anoka, Cole Stevens, Coon Rapids, Eric Olson, Forest Lake Area High School, GAP School, Grand Rapids, Karen Branan, Minnesota Department of Education Career and College Success Division, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Monticello, Monticello Minnesota Public School, National Youth Leadership Council, North Lakes Academy, PELSB, Professional Licensing and Standards Board, Sally Reynolds, service learning, Walter Cortina / 0 Comments

The following column appeared originally in a number of APG of East Central Mn newspapers during August, 2023, including the Morrison County Record,  ABC (Anoka/Blaine/Coon Rapids) papers, and several others.   Minnesota wisely encouraging students’ creativity, energy and insight   “Got a problem? Call a Kid.” That was the name of an article written years […]

July 30, 2023

Minnesota Legislature doubles funding for teaching students homebuilding skills

Joe Nathan / 2021-2023 Columns & Other Publications / GAP, homelessness, Ivan Casique Sanchez, Jody Nelson, Khalique Rogers, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Rep Matt Norris, students building homes for families, Tyson Schultz, Youthbuild / 0 Comments

This story originally appeared in the Minneapolis based Star Tribune – copyright Star Tribune Minnesota Legislature doubles funding for teaching students homebuilding skills The program supplies new affordable housing while teaching trades to high school students. By James Walsh Star Tribune MAY 29, 2023 — 4:09PM Students from the GAP School on May 23 cleared the next-door […]

July 25, 2023

A great teacher for all kinds of students

Joe Nathan / 2021-2023 Columns & Other Publications, Uncategorized / Bob Will, Burt Saxon, Carleton College, Elizabeth McKune, Margaret Simms, Minnesota, Northfield, Patricia MacCorquodale, University of Arizona, US Foreign Service / 0 Comments

The following column originally was published by several APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers during July, 2023. A great teacher for all kinds of students   If you care about learning and teaching, here’s a free gift you can give yourself: Go to the Carleton College website and read some of the many comments about […]

July 17, 2023

Good news about teens and jobs

Joe Nathan / 2021-2023 Columns & Other Publications / Bloomington, Bridgemakers, Caledonia, DEE, DEED Labor Market Information Office, Department of Employment and Economic Development, Elk Rier, Forest Lake, Jose Perez, Khalique Rogers, Little Falls, MinnesotaWorks.net, Minnetonka, Monticello, Oriane Casale, Positive news about teens, Sea Life host at Mall of America, www.indeed.com, Youth Summer Employment During the Pandemic Recession / 0 Comments

The following column appeared originally in a number of APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers.  Published during July, 2023.   Good news about teens and jobs   Here’s “good news … for teens who want to gain work experience and earn money for expenses or college” and “good news for employers who have summer jobs.” […]

June 17, 2023

SOAR is the Right Word for these Students

Joe Nathan / 2021-2023 Columns & Other Publications / Dr. Lee-Ann Stephens, Elizabeth Shockman, George Floyd, Jake Spano, Minnesota Public Radio, SOAR, St. Louis Park, St. Louis Park Minnesota High School, Students Organized for Anti-Racism / 0 Comments

The following column originally appeared in the Morrison County Record and several other APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers during June, 2023. SOAR IS THE RIGHT WORD FOR THESE STUDENTS It’s the time of year where adults wisely celebrate significant student achievement via graduation and artistic, academic and athletic competitions. Today I’d like to honor […]

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18 Dual (High School/College) Credit Videos Completed

With help from the Minnesota Department of Education and Target, we have completed new videos that are in 7 languages: Hmong, Somali, Arabic, Karen, Dakota, English and Spanish.

See all the student videos on the Dual High School/College Credit page

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