Joe Nathan / 2018 Columns / April Wells, Carol Malueg, Dr. Julia Roberts, Elgin Public Schools, Jonathan Plucker, Mary Kreger, Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented, Minnesota Department of Education, National Association for Gifted Children, National Council for Gifted and Talented, Reach for the Stars, School of Environmental Studies, Synergy and Leadership Exchange, talent development, Wendy Behrens, Zoo School / 4 Comments
The following column first appeared in various APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers during December, 2018 Helping ourselves as we help gifted, talented youngsters “Feeling like you are sitting in a long, slow and often completely stopped traffic jam, going nowhere.” That’s the kind of frustration Dr. Julia Roberts, a Kentucky university professor, recently cited […]
Joe Nathan / 2018 Columns / dual enrollment courses, high school student plans for their future, internships, Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development / 0 Comments
This column was originally published in November, 2018 by a number of APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers. Helping Youngsters understand “in-demand” jobs One of the most important things adults — families and educators — can do is help youngsters match their skills, talents and interests with good jobs. Of course, we want schools to […]
Joe Nathan / 2018 Columns / Blue Ribbon Schools, Brenda Cassellius, Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Education Report Card / 0 Comments
The following column appeared in several APG of Eastern Minnesota newspapers during September, 2018 Will new reporting and support systems help students? As Minnesota students return to school, for most families, the key questions involve their own youngsters. Will they be encouraged and challenged? […]
Joe Nathan / 2018 Columns / Joe Nathan, Minnesota 2016 Student Poll, Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota School Safety grants, Phi Delta Kappa school safety poll, school safety / 0 Comments
The following column appeared in a number of APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers during late July and early August, 2018 Minnesota Offers $25 million to help make schools safer While disagreeing on many things this year, Minnesota legislators and Gov. Mark Dayton agreed to provide $25 million to help students be safer in school. […]
Joe Nathan / 2018 Columns / Amber Schultz, Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Carleton College, Dakota Technical College, Emalydia Flenory, Heidi Meyer, Inver Hills College, Mary Jacobson, Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA's), Minnesota Department of Education, Normandale Community College, Opting out, Paul Thiboutot, Plattsville, St. Cloud State University, University of Minnesota, University of Wisconsin / 0 Comments
The following column appeared in a number of ECM newspapers in late March and early April, 2018 ‘Opting out’ of MCAs doesn’t impact admissions Minnesota high school students applying for colleges who “opt out” of statewide tests in reading or mathematics won’t be penalized, according to a number of colleges and university admissions staff. However, […]