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Tag Archives: Joe Nathan
A positive look ahead for 2012 in Minnesota public schools
Joe Nathan Column – Looking ahead for 2012, I’m optimistic about Minnesota schools, students and educators. Reviewing more than 40 columns and more than 1,000 email responses in 2011, five issues emerge. • The enormous array of positive accomplishments for … Continue reading
Respect for outstanding teaching
Joe Nathan Center for School Change More than 30 people from several states commented on last week’s column about respecting effective teachers. Here are a few of their responses. Some suggested ways to honor excellent educators. Others discussed what … Continue reading
Help a local public school do what it does best
Joe Nathan Column – At their best, what did schools and teachers do for you? When I ask people this question, they often say things like: • They helped me find things I really enjoyed doing. • They helped me … Continue reading
FL area part of growing charter school movement
Lakes International Language Academy, North Lakes Charter Academy Joe Nathan Education Columnist From about 10,000 students to about 39,000, from 100 to more than 2 million. Those are a few of the statistics that show how Forest Lake is a … Continue reading
Area charter schools part of growing trend
Joe Nathan Center for School Change From about 10,000 students to about 39,000, from 100 to more than two million. Those are a few of the statistics that show how Southeastern Minnesota is part of one of the most … Continue reading
Minnesota charter schools part of a growing trend
Joe Nathan Column – From about 10,000 students to about 39,000, from 100 to more than 2 million. Those are a few of the statistics that show how Minnesota is a part of one of the most intriguing educational reforms … Continue reading
What will promote greater respect for outstanding teaching?
by Joe Nathan Thisweek Newspapers More than 30 people from several states commented on my recent column about respecting effective teachers. Here are a few of their responses. Some suggested ways to honor excellent educators. Others discussed what some educators … Continue reading
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What will promote greater respect for outstanding teaching?
Joe Nathan ECM Guest Writer More than 30 people from several states commented on last week’s column about respecting effective teachers. Here are a few of their responses. Some suggested ways to honor excellent educators. Others discussed what some … Continue reading
What will promote greater respect for top teachers?
Readers appreciate writer’s focus on teachers Joe Nathan Education Columnist More than 30 people from several states commented on last week’s column about respecting effective teachers. Here are a few of their responses. Some suggested ways to honor excellent educators. … Continue reading
What will promote greater respect for outstanding teaching?
Joe Nathan Column – More than 30 people from several states commented on last week’s column about respecting effective teachers. Here are a few of their responses. Some suggested ways to honor excellent educators. Others discussed what some educators can/are … Continue reading
Vote a sign in FL that teachers are respected by community
Joe Nathan Education Columnist I was stunned. There were more than 36 million responses to a Google search for the phrase “teachers get no respect.” At the same time, a respected national poll shows widespread respect for teachers. So does … Continue reading
Respect for teachers: Yes and No
Joe Nathan Column – I was stunned. There were more than 36 million responses to a Google search for the phrase “teachers get no respect.” At the same time, a respected national poll shows widespread respect for teachers. Given the … Continue reading
2010 grads offer money-saving advice
Joe Nathan Center for School Change Here’s an early Christmas, Hanukah or Kwanza present to young people that can save you and your family thousands of dollars. Really. Please take 10 minutes to read “One Year Out,” at … Continue reading
2010 high school graduates give money-saving advice
Joe Nathan Column – Here’s an early Christmas, Hanukah, or Kwanza present to young people that can save you and your family thousands of dollars. Really. Please take 10 minutes to read “One Year Out,” at http://press.collegeboard.org/releases/2011/content/new-college-board-research-86-young-americans-believe-college-essential This is a … Continue reading
Positive, practical practices that increase school/family/community partnerships
Joe Nathan Center for School Change As we move toward Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for the almost 300 people who turned out 10 days ago to work with and learn from Dr. Joyhce Epstein. A professor at Johns Hopkins University … Continue reading
Positive, practical practices increase school/family/community partnerships
Joe Nathan Column – As we move toward Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for the almost 300 people who turned out 10 days ago to work with and learn from Dr. Joyce Epstein. A professor at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, she’s … Continue reading
What place moved you, and why?
Joe Nathan column – What place in this or another country has really moved you, and why? That’s a question I’d like to ask, in light of my recent column on Assisi, Italy, home of the world renowned St. Francis. … Continue reading
Some quick tips about increasing family involvement in schools
by Joe Nathan Thisweek Newspapers Professor Joyce Epstein has a number of startling, research-based views on family involvement. She’s coming to Minneapolis to share her ideas and suggestions in a free, public presentation on Nov. 10. Epstein, director of the … Continue reading
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Visit Minnesota Historical Society’s 1968 exhibit; many remember
Joe Nathan Column – Do you remember “Going clean for Gene (McCarthy)” hollering for Humphrey, or clapping for Carew (Rod)? “No,” probably would be the reply of about half of the people walking through the Minnesota Historical Society’s (MHS) exhibit … Continue reading
Tips on how family involvement can help education
Joe Nathan Education Columnist Professor Joyce Epstein has a number of startling, research-based views on family involvement. She’s coming to Minneapolis to share her ideas and suggestions in a free, public presentation at 6 p.m., Thursday Nov. 10 at Minneapolis … Continue reading
Apple, Steve Jobs and Minnesota helped each other and students
It’s not well known, but Minnesota played a central role in Apple Computer’s ascendancy. Here’s how with comments from education leaders about the impact of Apple and its late cofounder Steve Jobs. Rick Lahn, Princeton’s superintendent, believes, “Steve Jobs was … Continue reading
Apple, Steve Jobs and Minnesota helped each other and students
Joe Nathan Center for School Change It’s not well known, but Minnesota played a central role in Apple Computer’s ascendancy. This week, a bit about that, as well as some comments from education leaders about the impact of Apple … Continue reading
APPLE, Steve Jobs and Minnesota helped each other and students
Joe Nathan Column – It’s not well known, but Minnesota played a central role in Apple Computer’s ascendancy. Here’s how, plus comments from education leaders about the impact of Apple and its late co-founder, Steve Jobs, on education. Superintendent Jerry … Continue reading
Kwame McDonald – a “giver of life and opportunity”
Joe Nathan Column – Walking into a school with Kwame McDonald was like nothing I’ve ever experienced. It didn’t matter whether it was an elementary, middle or high school. Youngsters would come up to him, eager to say “hi”, eager … Continue reading
What attracts more than 6 million annually to a little Italian town?
by Joe Nathan Thisweek Newspapers In tough, challenging times, more than 6 million people a year go to a small Italian town on top of a hill. Although I am neither Christian nor Catholic, I was one of those 6 … Continue reading
Kwame McDonald – a “giver of life and opportunity”
Walking into a school with Kwame McDonald was like nothing I’ve ever experienced. It didn’t matter whether it was an elementary, middle or high school. Youngsters would come up to him, eager to say “hi”, eager to talk with him, eager to … Continue reading
What attracts 6 million people to an Italian town?
In tough, challenging times, more than six million people a year go to a small Italian town on top of a hill. Although I am neither Christian nor Catholic, I was one of those six million recently. It’s easy to … Continue reading
What attracts so many to a small Italian town?
By joe nathan Education Columnist In tough, challenging times, more than six million people a year go to a small Italian town on top of a hill. Although I am neither Christian nor Catholic, I was one of those six million … Continue reading
Local education leaders share ideas on policy changes
On ways to spend school dollars effectively Joe Nathan Education Columnist With school tests and taxes in the news, I asked several local leaders about their priority for state and national policy changes. Here’s what they told me: Forest Lake … Continue reading
What is the attraction to this little Italian town
Joe Nathan Center for School Change In tough, challenging times, more than six million people a year go to a small Italian town on top of a hill. Although I am neither Christian nor Catholic, I was one of those … Continue reading