Marisa Gustafson / CSC news / learning, National Education Association, National Teacher of the Year, NEA, Sean McComb, teachers, teaching / 0 Comments
The following is a speech made by the 2014 National Teacher of the Year, Sean McComb. This speech was delivered at the National Education Association (NEA) conference in Denver, July 2014. “Teachers: The Decisive Element” Good afternoon. Thank you. So proud to be here. So thankful for your work across this country. As […]
Marisa Gustafson / CSC news, Leadership Academy / Leadership Academy, leadership development / 0 Comments
Please consider applying to the 2014-2015 Leadership Academy, sponsored by the Center for School Change and the Carlson Family Foundation. The application form is below (.docx file). A PDF of the announcement and application can also be found below. Please share about this opportunity with others! Application Form: Leadership Academy 14-15 Application Leadership Academy 14-15 […]
Marisa Gustafson / Charter schools, CSC news / Charter Essay Contest, charters, essay contest, Joe Nathan, MN Capitol, student writers, TCF Bank, TCF Foundation / 0 Comments
The 10th annual Minnesota Charter Public Schools Essay Contest event was held on the South Steps of the MN State Capitol on Wednesday May 7th, 2014. The windy and cool weather didn’t stop our amazing student writers from sharing their powerful, insightful, and sometimes funny, winning essays! Thanks to all of the students, schools, and families who came […]
Joe Nathan / 2014, Charter schools, Columns (J. Nathan), CSC news / Academia Cesar Chavez, Cesar Chavez, Hernan Moncada, Joe Nathan, Mardi Dominguez, Ramona de Rosales / 0 Comments
This article originally appeared at: http://hometownsource.com/2014/04/03/joe-nathan-column-terrific-new-movie-honors-courageous-complex-cesar-chavez/ A terrific new movie describes Cesar Chavez, a remarkable American whose influence continues to help Americans – and Minnesotans. Having seen the movie, talked with people who knew Chavez and had a tiny role in his work, I strongly recommend the picture. The movie “Cesar Chavez” was released March 28 […]
Marisa Gustafson / CSC news, Dual HS/College Credit / Alternative Public Schools / 0 Comments
Antonia, Jennifer, and Khalique attend alternative high schools in St. Paul. In these interviews, they share their experiences and insight into why earning free college credit in high school has been a positive experience for them. Antonia is a student at AGAPE, an alternative high school in St. Paul for pregnant and parenting mothers. […]