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June 6, 2021

Research about the value of service-learning – statement from 52 Minnesotans

Joe Nathan / 2020 Columns & Other Publications / "Learning In Deed: Service-Learning and Preservice Teacher Education", Alberto Monserrate, Amy Meuers, Andrew Furco, Brandon Wait, Bryan Rossi, Candice M. Ames, Carlos Mariani Rosa, Charlie Castro, Dan Loritz, Dan Lortiz, Dick Mammen, Donna Harris, Dr. B. Charvez Russell, Dr. Lee-Ann Stephens, Dr. Louise Wilson, Greg Herder, Harry Boyte, Jane Leonard, Jane Prince, Jennifer Godinez, Jim Kielsmeier, Jim Scheibel, Joe Nathan, John Poupart, Joshua Crosson, Julene Oxton, Julie Bacom, Karen Seashore Louis, Katie Avina, Khalique Rogers, Laura Bloomberg, Lincoln Bacal, Maddie Wagner, Mary K. Boyd, Mike Van Keulen, NAMI-Mn, Nathan Strenge, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, Patti Haasch, PELSB, Professional Education Licensing and Standards Board, Rashad Turner, Rep. Steve Sandell, Research about the value of service-learning, Richard Mammen, Robert Shumer, Rose Chu, Rosita Balch, Samuel Yigzaw, Scott Wurdinger, Senator John Marty, service learning, Sondra Samuels, Sue Abderholden, Susan Root, Terri Anderson, Value of Service-Learning, Vicki Nelson, Walter Enloe, Wayne Jennings, Wokie Weah / 0 Comments

Research showing value of service-learning May, 2020 The undersigned diverse group of 52 K-12, college/university educators, community leaders and students urge Minnesota’s Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board that service-learning be included in the preparation of all Minnesota K-12 teachers. In this brief note, we provide specific recommendations, summarize supporting research, explain how service-learning […]

May 14, 2020

May 2020 Letter to legislators re Youth building homes for homeless

Joe Nathan / 2020 Columns & Other Publications / Andrew R. Zinkel, Anoka-Hennepin School District, Danielle Swift, Dr. Candice Ames, Ed Felien, George Latimer, Greg Herder, Hanna Getachew-Kreusser, Jane Leonard, Jane Prince, Joan Sorenson, Joe Nathan, John Poupart, Jon Schroeder, Jonette Lucia, Juan Bowen, Khalique Rogers, Lincoln Bacal, Linda Slocum, Liz Turbridge McCambridge, Mary Anne Wrk, Mary Kay Sloan, MD, Nancy Jane Bitenc, Nelsie Yang, Patti Haasch, Rashad Turner, Roxanne Holst, Roy Magnuson, Shawn Lewis, STEP program, Thomas E. Kottke, Tony Simmons, Walter Covina, Wayne Jennings, Wokie Weah, Youthbuild, Youthprise / 0 Comments

May 2020 Statement to legislators about youth helping to build houses for the homeless: To help strengthen ALL of Minnesota, we strongly urge that 1.Minnesota’s bonding bill include as one of its priorities, construction of permanent, affordable housing for Minnesota’s homeless, especially for families with children, youth and teen parents with one or more children. […]

November 21, 2017

Thanks to passionate, practical parents, students and educators

Joe Nathan / 2017 columns, Charter schools, Columns (J. Nathan), Dual HS/College Credit, PSEO / Aaliyah Hodge, Birchview Elementary School, Brenda Cassellius, Catalina Anampa, Chris Williams, Daniel Sellers, DaVimci Academy of the ARts, Debra Lach, Denise Rodriguez, Denise Specht, Don Sinner, Ed Allies. Josh Collins, Education Evolving, Education Minnesota, EdVisions Schools, Friendship Academy of the Arts, Jensen family, Julene Oxton, Kenneth Eban, Larry Pogemiller, Lars Esdal, Lisa Snyder, Lynn Nordgren, MAAP STARS Conference, Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, Nell Collier, Patti Haasch, Rep Roz Peterson, Rep. Carlos Mariani, Rep. Jenifer Loon, Rep. Linda Slocum, Rep. Sondra Erickson, Sam Fredrickson, Sandy Connoly, Sen. Greg Clausen, Steve Allen, Students for Education Reform-Minnesota, Westra family / 1 Comment

This column originally was published by a series of ECM/Sun/Current Newspapers in late November, 2017 Thanks to passionate, practical families, students and educators Joe Nathan One of America’s finest traditions encourages us to pause late in the year, regardless of current controversies, to offer thanks. This year, in addition to giving thanks to God and […]

April 16, 2017

One day, one great way to help students & yourself

Joe Nathan / 2017 columns / MAAP STARTS, Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs, Patti Haasch / 0 Comments

Originally published by www.hometownsource.com, April 5, 2017 One day, one great way to help students & yourself In a single day later in April, you can listen to and help some of the most courageous, eloquent high school students from all over Minnesota. How? By volunteering to judge their presentations at the April 26-27 Minnesota […]

January 17, 2017

Courageous, award winning student speeches

Joe Nathan / 2016 columns / Apple Valley ALC, Belicia Rodriguez, Community Learning Project, Highview Alternative School, Hopkins Alternative Program, Ivan Sand Community High School, MAAP STARS, Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs, Northwest Passage High School, Osseo Area Learning Center, Patti Haasch, Sammi Ryding / 0 Comments

This column originally was published by ECM Publications during April and May, 2016. Courageous, award-winning student speeches By Joe Nathan on April 27, 2016 at 3:55 pm Joe Nathan The student’s essay begins: “‘You’re not going to amount to anything. You’re nothing but a half-breed bitch.’ These are the things that are said in a […]