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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The following column appeared originally in a number of APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers during June, 2023 Legislation will have an immediate positive impact on students  Four legislators gave me sometimes surprising responses when I asked them what laws approved this year would have the most positive impact on young people. Their […]
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The following column originally appeared in the St Paul Pioneer Press, May 20, 2023. Pressing for opportunity — a new report and a book reflect what it takes by Joe Nathan and Khalique Rogers Education administrators’ lawbreaking and stifling opportunity, along with Minnesota Department of Education acquiescence, are discussed in two recent publications. Both […]
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The following column originally was published in several APG of East Central Mn newspapers during May, 2023. This includes the Morrison County Record Celebrating a broad array of accomplishments  Here’s a question and a hope about how, in the next month, Minnesota high schools celebrate graduates. Having participated in graduations as a student, […]
Joe Nathan / 2021-2023 Columns & Other Publications / 2020-2021 Planning Guidance from Minnesota Public Schools, COVID-19 Pandemic, Ericka Wacker, Forum, High School graduation rates, Jacob Von De Linde, Josh Verges, Kevin Burns, Matt Cory, Minnesota Education Report Cardt, Minnesota high school graduation rates, Rosemount Apple Valley Eagan Public Schools, Roseville Area Schools, St Paul Public Schools, Tony Taschner / 0 Comments
The following column appeared in several APG of East Central Mn newspapers during May, 2023 Crucial details omitted from press release on graduation rates Editor’s Note: This column has been updated to reflect new information provided that corrects inaccuracies previously supplied to the writer. The Minnesota Department of Education’s April 25 press release […]