In Memory of Verne Johnson

Venture's Catalyst, Co-Founder, Board Member and Friend
1925-2012

Across a lifelong hero’s journey, Verne was undoubtedly one of the nation’s unheralded yet most catalytic re-imaginers of education and the role of citizens in public life. In a changing world, he knew that Minnesota’s and America’s success was not inevitable and required continuous renewal and creative disruption. Verne was a creative disrupter.

Star Tribune Obituary & Article

In a Passionate Life, Lessons for Learning by Jon Bacal

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