Here’s hoping the pathetic, tragic story of Penn State football encourages a wider discussion about young people and sports. Yes, …
Three important questions come from “Do Schools Challenge our Children?” a new report by the Center for American Progress (CAP): …
They call it “4 for 2” and I call it “brilliant.” “They” are Long Prairie Grey Eagle (LPGE) High School …
by Joe Nathan On a recent Sunday, our family drove fresh water to help Moose Lake, Carlton County and other …
People like Eric and Sam have valuable insights about free college courses via Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO). And now, …
Why are some families doing homeschooling, how many are doing it, and is it a good idea? Several readers responded …
By Joe Nathan Over the last decade, Minnesota charter public schools gained more than 29,000 k-12 students, while Minnesota district …
By Joe Nathan Somewhere between Marina Keegan, friends and Bret Stephens, there’s something worth saying to graduates. While I’m not …
They may be confusing, but more reasonable – and maybe even helpful Potentially misleading, probably more reasonable and hopefully, helpful. …
There are critics, complainers and creators. Today we’ll focus on some of Minnesota’s most creative educators, including some in Forest …
Last week, Minnesota legislators and Governor Mark Dayton gave a great gift to Minnesota families and students. Legislators extended Minnesota’s …
Pierz and other high schools wisely recognized the value of surveying graduates, and seniors about to graduate. Recently I contacted …
Two frustrated questions at a recent Stillwater “Conversation in the St. Croix Valley” community meeting mirrored each other. One came …
A new national Met Life/Harris Interactive Poll of students, parents, educators and community leaders contains both surprising and expected results. …
Why are Jamie LaLonde, Natasha Fleischman and Dale Wakasugi supporting a bill that would require Minnesota’s public schools to teach …