Joe Nathan / 2021-2022 Columns & Other Publications / Anoka, Bloomington, Burnsville, Duluth, Eden Prairie, Elk River, Farmington, Hopkins, Lakeville, Maple Grove, Milaca, Minneapolis, Monticello, Oak Park Heights, Playgrounds in Apple Valley, Plymouth, Robbinsdale, Rosemount, St. Louis Park, St. Paul / 1 Comment
The following column, with a few modifications to localize it, appeared originally in a number of APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers. This version, appeared originally in the SunThisWeek newspapers. Pictures did not appear in the papers. Exploring Minnesota’s playgrounds, splash pads & mountain bike trails This is a great summer to visit and share […]
Joe Nathan / 2020 Columns & Other Publications / "Learning In Deed: Service-Learning and Preservice Teacher Education", Alberto Monserrate, Amy Meuers, Andrew Furco, Brandon Wait, Bryan Rossi, Candice M. Ames, Carlos Mariani Rosa, Charlie Castro, Dan Loritz, Dan Lortiz, Dick Mammen, Donna Harris, Dr. B. Charvez Russell, Dr. Lee-Ann Stephens, Dr. Louise Wilson, Greg Herder, Harry Boyte, Jane Leonard, Jane Prince, Jennifer Godinez, Jim Kielsmeier, Jim Scheibel, Joe Nathan, John Poupart, Joshua Crosson, Julene Oxton, Julie Bacom, Karen Seashore Louis, Katie Avina, Khalique Rogers, Laura Bloomberg, Lincoln Bacal, Maddie Wagner, Mary K. Boyd, Mike Van Keulen, NAMI-Mn, Nathan Strenge, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, Patti Haasch, PELSB, Professional Education Licensing and Standards Board, Rashad Turner, Rep. Steve Sandell, Research about the value of service-learning, Richard Mammen, Robert Shumer, Rose Chu, Rosita Balch, Samuel Yigzaw, Scott Wurdinger, Senator John Marty, service learning, Sondra Samuels, Sue Abderholden, Susan Root, Terri Anderson, Value of Service-Learning, Vicki Nelson, Walter Enloe, Wayne Jennings, Wokie Weah / 0 Comments
Research showing value of service-learning May, 2020 The undersigned diverse group of 52 K-12, college/university educators, community leaders and students urge Minnesota’s Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board that service-learning be included in the preparation of all Minnesota K-12 teachers. In this brief note, we provide specific recommendations, summarize supporting research, explain how service-learning […]
Joe Nathan / 2021-2022 Columns & Other Publications / Anoka-Hennepin Schools, Bobbie Burnham, Boundary Waters Canoe Area, EdAllies, Forest Lake Area Schools, Josh Crosson, Lain DeSalvo, Little Falls Community Schools, Meghan Flores, Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, Monticello Public School District, Northwest Passage High School, Stephen Jones / 0 Comments
The following column originally appeared in a number of APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers. The version below includes material that appeared in several of these columns, including Star News (Elk River), Morrison County Record (Little Falls Area), Sun This Week (southern suburbs of Minneapolis/St Paul and Union Eagle (Milaca/Princeton) Minnesota offering array of summer […]
Joe Nathan / 2021-2022 Columns & Other Publications, Charter schools / 30th birthday of charter public schools, Boston Pilot Schools, Center for Collaboration Education, Codman Academy, Deborah Meier, Educators for Excellence-Minnesota, EdVisions, Grizzly Prep, High School for Recording Arts, Hope Survey, KIPP, Minnesota New Country School, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, teacher led schools, Ted Kolderie, Vaughn Next Century Learning Center, YES Prep, Yvonne Chan / 6 Comments
June 4, 2021 is the 30th birthday/anniversary of signing of the nation’s first law that created a charter, along with a district sector in public education. Thanks to Deborah Meier, who asked me several years ago to write a piece for Education Week that discussed strengths and shortcomings of this movement Reactions welcome. Deb, we’ve […]
Joe Nathan / 2021-2022 Columns & Other Publications / Aditya Ranade, Columbia Heights Public Schools’ North Park School for Innovation, Forest Lake Area Schools, Green Ribbon Schools, Hennnepin County River Watch Program, Jack Kluempke, Jeff Cacek, Kristi Mussman, Meghan Cavalier, Minnesota 350 poll, Minnesota Department of Commerce, Minnesota Department of Education, Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools, River's Edge Academy High School, Robbinsdale Area Schools, Rockford Middle School, School of, School of Engineering and Arts, Superintendent Steve Massey, Todd Swanson, Waconia Public Schools / 2 Comments
During May, 2021, the following column in various forms, appeared originally appeared in several APG of East Central Mn newspapers, including the Star News based in Elk River. Green Ribbon Schools offer significant savings Twenty-eight Minnesota schools, colleges and universities have received national recognition because they’re saving millions of dollars a year as their energy […]