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Don-NIelsen-Interview

Why Did You Visit Colleges of Education?

You also visited several schools of education at colleges and universities. What inspired those visits?

Don NIelsen Interview

What is Unique about Thomas Jefferson High School?

Back when you lived in Virginia, you were involved with one of the labs built at Thomas Jefferson High School, which today is the top ranking public high school in the country. Share with us what that school did that was unique. Read More ›
Don NIelsen Interview

Why Did You Run for the Seattle Public School Board?

When you moved back to Seattle from Virginia, you decided to run for the Seattle Public School Board. What inspired that, and can you walk us through your years of involvement there?

Don NIelsen Interview

Why Develop a Leadership Institute?

Right before September 11, 2021, you were planning a very important meeting to develop a leadership institute. Share with us about that.

Don-NIelsen-Interview

Why Did Harvard Business School Recognize You?

In 2004, you received the Harvard Business School Alumni Achievement Award. That’s a tremendous honor. What specific program did you provide the vision for at Harvard that contributed toward that recognition?

Don NIelsen Interview

What Is the Problem with K-12 Public Education?

It’s no secret that today’s U.S. K-12 public education system is not working well. Talk to us about the existing system, the problems, and solutions.

Don NIelsen Interview

What Is Learning Readiness?

You often talk about student learning readiness being ignored and the need for individualized learning versus group learning, a longer school day and year, and an achievement versus time education system. Share with us about differing student learning readiness and the solutions you propose to address it. Read More ›