Joe Nathan / Khalique & Joe's 2025 Columns & Other Publications / ", Donna Crepps, Nicole Chung, When We Became Ours, Wichita Kansas Public Schools / 6 Comments
The following column originally was published in September and October, 2025 by a number of APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers, including the following: Faribault Daily News, Aitken Age, Sun Current, Sun Sailor,  Sun Post, Sun This Week, Dakota County Tribune, Laker & Pioneer,   Morrison County Record,   Press & News, APG of East Central Minnesota […]
Joe Nathan / 2021-2024 Columns & Other Publications / ", "Go Go Joseph, Andrew Lloyd Weber, Caledonia Area Public Schools, Caledonia High School, Craig Ihrke, Ella Burrichter, Grace McAllister, Jeff Babinski, Josep and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Michael John Penna, Miranda Schroeder, Russell Thies, Stacy Parkhurst Meyer, Tim Rice, Tricia Babinski / 0 Comments
The following column originally appeared in several APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers during November, 2022. The magic of high school musicals The joy evident on students’ faces at the end of Caledonia Area High School’s recent musical was something every family would wish for their child and children. My experience as a parent, […]
Joe Nathan / 2021-2024 Columns & Other Publications, Uncategorized / ", "The People Yes, Carl Sandburg, Chess League, Girls Who Code clubs, Global Food Challenge, Grandparenting, Harvard, History Day, Junior Achievement, Junior Duck Stamp, Langston Hughes, Lego Leagues, Minnesota Academic League, Minnesota FFA, Minnesota Service Cooperatives, Mock Trial, Mother to Son, parenting, Reach for the Stars, Robotics, Synergy and Leadership Exchange, Viola Davis, What Kids Can Do / 2 Comments
The following column originally appeared during August and September, 2021 in several APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers including the Morrison County Record. Parenting, grandparenting in a pandemic by Joe Nathan  As a parent of three and grandparent of five granddaughters, ages 8-12, all of whom live within 10 minutes of my wife and […]
Joe Nathan / 2020 Columns & Other Publications / ", "What Our Children Need Most from Us Now, A Map into the World, Centers for Disease Control, Colorado Symphony rehearsing "Ode to Joy", Coon Rapids children send messages of hope and support to doctors, Dav Pilkey, Education Reimagined Youth Filmmakers Challenge, family resources for coronavirus, Great Virtual Field Trips, Journal American Medical Association, Justin Minkel, K-12 Online Learning, Kao Kalia Yang, Library of Congress, Minnesota Approved OnLine Learning Providers, Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Health videos about coronovirus in various languages, Minnesota Historical Society, Minnesota Teachers United: Navigating COVID-19 Together, Office of Legislative Auditor, PBS Distance Learning Tips, Resources on students with special needs & COVID-19, Ricardo Levins Morales, Search Institute Building Relationships During the COVId-19 Crisis, Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning Charter School, We are Teachers, World War II on-line resources / 0 Comments
Here are some of the resources that families can use to help youngsters during the “stay at home” period of Coronavirus. The list below is illustrative, not exhaustive. It includes both government websites, and examples of on-line games that promote learning, and other forms of active learning. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) “Talking with Children […]
Joe Nathan / 2019 Columns / ", " Laura Hamilton, "Walking a Fine Line, Ed Allies, FutureEd, Kara Cisco, Little Falls Community Schools, Phyllis Jordan, St. Louis Park High School, Stephen Jones / 4 Comments
This column appeared in several APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers during December, 2019. Seeking advice from families, students and readers (you) The column begins: Some of the best advice I’ve ever received has come from parents, grandparents, students – and you, readers of this column. Here are a few examples, along with research about […]