Student “engagement” declining dramatically – and what schools can do
What can five – six year olds learn from building a playground, or high school students learn helping produce a play, writing a history of their community, creating You-Tube videos about the value of...
View Article“Now he has hope, we have hope”
Today, two stories that help illustrate why there’s no single best school for all students. First, a parent speaks, then a student. “We have a 10th grader who has amazing abilities in music and...
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2013 Charter Essay Contest Winners Present at the State Capitol!
In the Capitol Rotunda Photo: Wonderlovely Photography Download the 2013 Charter Essay Contest Booklet here. Due to rainy weather, the 9th annual Minnesota Charter Public Schools Essay Contest event...
View ArticleHow much should schools spend to attract and retain students?
By Joe Nathan on June 6, 2013 at 10:03 am A provocative email from a recently elected Central Minnesota school board member included the following: “The world is much different (than) when my parents...
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NEW 4TH EDITION Jump Start Dual Credit Booklet Available!
Check out the brand new 4th Edition of the Jump Start booklet! Minnesota charter, public and home-schooled students speak out about their own personal experience participating in Dual Credit courses....
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