Joe Nathan / 2021-2023 Columns & Other Publications / Blaine, Eagan, Free menstrual products, Hopkins, House K-12 Education Finance Committee, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Minnesota House K-12 Education Policy Committee, Minnesota Legislature, Minnetonka, Rep Matt Norris, Rep. Cheryl Youakim, Rep. Laurie Pryor, Sen. Steve Cwodzinski, Youthbuild / 0 Comments
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 […]
Joe Nathan / 2021-2023 Columns & Other Publications / Alex Perry, Bob Wedl, Braham Area Schools, Brooklyn Center Community Schools, Delano Public Schools, ECMC Foundation, Eden Prairie Schools, FLP Advisors, Information Gap Report, Katyanna Taylor, Lakes International Language Academy, Laurie Graff, Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota P-20 Council, Orono Independent School District 278, People for PSEO, postsecondary enrollment options, Princeton Public Schools ISD 477, Rosemount Apple Valley Eagan ISD 196, Royalton Public Schools, Rush City Public Schools, South Washington County Schools, Spring Lake Park Schools, St. Louis Park Public Schools, Staples-Motley Schools, Wayzata Public Schools, Westonka Public Schools, Zeke Jackson / 0 Comments
The following column originally appeared in a number of APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers during April and May, 2023 When school districts break an important state law Recognizing that college costs are an important issue for many Minnesota families, a new report asks and answers a vital question: What should happen when Minnesota public […]