Joe Nathan / 2021-2024 Columns & Other Publications / Andrew Furco, Bridgemaker, Center for School Change, Charter Schools: Creating Hope and Opportunity in American Education, David Ellis, High School for Recording Arts, Insights from A Year of Listening, Joe Nathan, Jose Perez, service learning, St. Paul Open School, Transcend, What Kids Can Do, Youthprise / 2 Comments
CharterFolk Contributors Jose Perez and Joe Nathan: A Plea to Build on Students’ Strengths and Change the World Good morning, CharterFolk! Today we are pleased to share a contributor column from Jose Perez and Joe Nathan. A Plea to Build on Students’ Strengths and Change the World Whether it’s high school students successfully challenging […]
Joe Nathan / 2021-2024 Columns & Other Publications / 50 Ways Families and Community Members can help Schools, Barb Bergseth, Future Farmers, Joe Nathan, LEGOS, Minnesota Department of Education, Reach for the Stars, STEM, Synergy & Leadership Exchange / 2 Comments
This column originally appeared in several APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers during August, 2022, including Morrison County Record. Five Paths for a Strong Start to School Families and community members can help produce a much stronger opening of school this fall. Here are five approaches, none of which cost a cent, that can […]
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The front door had barely closed behind me when 2 boys about my age (13) greeted me and introduced themselves as Dave and Colin. They were really nice and they showed me where to put my things and offered to show me around the building. Our tour included the basement shop and home ec areas, […]
Joe Nathan / 2015 Columns / Alia Jackson, Boston Pilot Schools, Boston Teachers Union, Center for Collaborative Education, Codman Academy, Deborah Meier, Educators for Excellence-Minnesota, EdVisions, Grizzly Prep, High School for Recording Arts, Hope Survey, Howard Fuller, Joe Nathan, KIPP, Minnesota New Country Schoo, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, National Association of Charter School Authorizers, Pierre Fulford, teacher led schools, Ted Kolderie, Vaughn Next Century Learning Center, What does Chartering Public Schools Represent, Yes Prep Schools, Yvonne Chan / 0 Comments
The following column originally appeared in Education Week, March 26, 2015. Links have been updated as of April, 2022. The column appeared as a part of an ongoing discussion with Deborah Meier. What does “Chartering Schools” Represent? By Joe Nathan — March 26, 2015 7 min read Today Joe Nathan describes what he thinks “chartering” public schools […]
Joe Nathan / 2021-2024 Columns & Other Publications / Andrew Furco, Bruce Silcox, Emanuel Pariser, Head Start, Joe Nathan, Maine, Mississippi, National Youth Leadership Council, NYLC Annual Conference, Protect Your Rights and Money, School Rubric, Thomas Easterling, University of Minnesota, What Kids Can Do, Youthwork Makes the Booth Work / 0 Comments
The following column was posted in April, 2022 by School Rubric. Helping youngsters learn to improve their communities; Now! Students planning projects at the National Youth Leadership Council. (photo credit Bruce Silcox) Educators can, and in some cases are, helping youngsters learn how they can help improve their communities, right now! This […]