Minnesota - CharterFolk

CharterFolk Contributors Khalique Rogers and Joe Nathan – Two Specific Suggestions to Help Students and Communities

September 7, 2023

Khalique Rogers and Joe Nathan propose integrating service-learning into K-12 education to enhance student engagement and community involvement. They highlight the benefits of combining classroom learning with real-world problem solving, citing successful programs in Minnesota. Their recommendations aim to empower students and foster collaboration across educational and community sectors to address pressing social issues.

CharterFolk Contributors Jose Perez and Joe Nathan: A Plea to Build on Students’ Strengths and Change the World

August 18, 2022

Jose Perez and Joe Nathan urge schools to focus on students’ strengths, promoting leadership opportunities. Highlighting their experiences, they advocate for a positive school culture that fosters individual goal-setting and real-world problem-solving. This asset-based approach enhances academic skills while cultivating resilient, engaged citizens, emphasizing that deep learning can transform lives.

Where We Stand Thirty Years In

June 4, 2021

The CharterFolk community reminds members to vote for the CharterFolk of the Year Award and participate in a Murmuration survey. Celebrating 30 years of charter schools, the movement has faced backlash but also growth, particularly serving historically underserved students. A new narrative is necessary to highlight the positive impact of charter schools on public education reform.