What Is the Problem with K-12 Public Education? Don Nielsen author of Every School
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.
What Did You Learn on the School Board? Don Nielsen author of Every School
What did you learn from serving on the Seattle Public School Board?
Why Did You Run for the Seattle Public School Board? Don Nielsen author of Every School
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?
What Did You Learn Traveling the Country? Don Nielsen author of Every School
You spent two years traveling the country (visiting 19 states, meeting with 5 Governors) studying K-12 education. Tell us about that journey and some key highlights and takeaways.
Breaking the K-12 Education Monopoly
What Inspired Don Nielsen to Write Every School?
In 2014 Don Nielsen wrote a book titled Every School: One Citizen’s Guide to Transforming Education. What inspired him to write the book?
Why Did You Visit Colleges of Education? Don Nielsen author of Every School
You also visited several schools of education at colleges and universities. What inspired those visits?
Why Did Harvard Business School Recognize You? Don Nielsen author of Every School
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?