Awards & Recognition
- CharterFolk X Vol. 4.9, November 2024 — Brandon Wait | A proactive, relationships-first approach to changing kids’ lives in Minnesota
- Union Herald (ABC Newspapers) | “A head start on state house”
- Union Herald (ABC Newspapers) | “Students’ success makes Paladin principal a happy camper“
- CTN Coon Rapids | “Paladin HS Going Strong in New Coon Rapids Location”
- MN Association of Alternative Programs (MAAP) School of the Year Winter 2023
- CTN Coon Rapids | “Paladin Career & Technical High School Celebrates New Home”
- Blck Press | “Personalized education for students who need it most”
- Star Tribune | “Blaine charter school buys building, will move to Coon Rapids next fall”
- Morrison County Record | “Joe Nathan: Making a Difference Now”
- Risk & Business Magazine | Winter 2022
- Brandon Wait | Staff of the Year – MAAP Award
- Sam Ross | Teacher of the Week – KS95
2021 Innovation Award Winner – Paladin Career & Technical High School
Paladin was recognized for its innovative one-year graduation rate alternative accountability measurement.
PBS – Learning for a Lifetime – Social Emotional Learning
Paladin’s innovative efforts were recognized in a PBS special focusing on SEL curriculum in schools.
TPT – Whole People Documentary on Trauma
PBS created a documentary series on serving whole people through a trauma-informed and trauma-responsive lens. The impact of Paladin’s efforts were featured in part four of the series.
“Thank you Paladin for everything – It’s highly appreciated. Since I’ve been to this school I’ve seen a side to myself that I did not know I had.”Paladin Student
American Public Media released a story about how Paladin meets students needs and helps them to become successful in and beyond high school.