Christian Education Is…
I was watching a Curriculum Trak workshop facilitated by Dan Beerens several years ago and he asked the attendees a question that still resonates with me today. “What is the difference between Christian education and secular education?” As he continued to speak,...
Soul Health
Our students are bombarded with an unprecedented amount of “mental health” jargon and many students are adopting pathologized identities (e.g., “I am a cutter,” “I am a bullied person,” “I am gender dysphoric”). In this cultural milieu, it is imperative that we guide...
Coins in the Cookie Jar
Blog, Biblical Integration, Character Development, Faith Learning, Spiritual Formation | March 17, 2023
My family and I used to live in a rural town in Indiana. Our home was in a small subdivision that was surrounded by corn fields. Often times, the roads in rural areas aren’t very well marked. Because of this, our friends and family seemed to have a difficult...
Promoting Good Classroom Citizenship
Blog, Character Development, Classroom Culture, Educator Insights, Spiritual Formation, Teaching Strategies | March 15, 2023
“Make the right choice” is a phrase that you would hear often if you walk by my classroom and listen in. I have always felt a responsibility to encourage students to be the best version of themselves in the 180 days that they are with me. Like most teachers, I do not...
10 STRATEGIES FOR TEACHERS TO USE “AI”: Personalized Assistance for You and Your Students
Technology Integration, Blog, Differentiation, Educator Insights, Efficiency, Standards, Tips & Tricks | March 14, 2023
In the emerging world of AI, teachers and administrators are working diligently to understand how AI can help or hinder teachers and students. Worries about cheating, general artificial intelligence fears and more can keep us from considering where and how to use AI....