Joe Nathan / 2020 Columns & Other Publications / Caronavirus, Centers for Disease Control, Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, Governor Tim Walz, helping children understand coronaviris, Mayo Clinic Children's Center, Minnesota Department of Health, World Health Organization / 0 Comments
The following column appeared in slightly revised form in some APG of East Central Minnesota Newspapers during March, 2020. Helping youngsters understand Coronavirus Talking about washing hands and covering coughs isn’t nearly enough. That’s a strong message for families from Governor Tim Walz and Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious disease specialist, Mayo Clinic Children’s […]
Joe Nathan / 2020 Columns & Other Publications / 150th Anniversary of 15th Amendment, 15th Amendment, Alan Singer, Hofstra University, ISD 196, New Heights School, Todd Beach, Tom Kearney, youth voting, Zinn Education Project / 0 Comments
This column appeared in several APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers during March, 2020, including the Star News. The column begins, Helping youngsters study voting Pride, passion, cynicism and confusion – that’s some of what I’ve heard recently from people talking about voting. Given national, state and local elections this year, it’s a perfect time […]
Joe Nathan / 2020 Columns & Other Publications / Alberto Monserrate, Alfreda Gordon-Wheatley, Amia Wheatley, British West Indies, Declan Wheatley, Dominica, El Fondo Boricua fund, Hurricane Irma Through My Eyes, My Favorite Beaches in the British West Indies, Serendipity Books, St Thomas Puerto Rico, Tortola / 1 Comment
The following column appeared in a number of APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers in February-March, 2020, including the Morrison County Record. Caribbean youngsters describe living through a hurricane For this former history teacher, it was flawed and frustrating. For a tourist, it was stunning, spectacular and sad. “This” was a recent 10-day […]
Joe Nathan / 2020 Columns & Other Publications, Dual HS/College Credit, PSEO / Anoka-Hennepin, Braham, Burnsville, Caledonia, Center for School Change, Dual Credit: Opportunity and Equity Indeed, Education Commission of the States, Foley, Heidi Meyer, Mary Cathryn Ricker, Milaca Public Schools, Minneapolis Public Schools, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, Osseo Public Schools, Paladin Charter, post secondary enrollment options, PSEO, Rosemount/Apple Valley/Eagan, St Paul Public Schools, Stillwater Public Schools, Walter Roberts / 2 Comments
The following column appeared in January and February, 2020 in a number of suburban and greater Minnesota newspapers of the APG of East Central Minnesota Newspaper group, including the Morrison County Record. The column begins: Good news for Minnesota students and families Thousands of Minnesota students and families will benefit from decisions that Minnesota Department […]
Joe Nathan / 2020 Columns & Other Publications / Bob Wedl, Cathy Simmons Gill, Laura Mueller, Lonni, Lonni Skrentner, Nathan Strenge, Reader suggestions, Sieglinde Gassman / 0 Comments
This column appeared during January, 2020 m a number of suburban and rural Minnesota newspapers, including the Morrison County Record. The column begins as follows: Your intriguing suggestions: Thanks to readers who shared a great holiday gift – their advice, reactions and recommendations for this column. I’m open to more thoughts, and I […]