Our Students Need to Belong
Blog, Classroom Culture, Differentiation, Educator Insights, Homeschooling, Podcast, Project-Based Learning, The Teacher's Lounge | March 7, 2024
Lara Aston, founder and leader of the Book Hooks Schoolhouse in Houston, Texas, joins the Teachers’ Lounge podcast today to share an inspiring story and an aspirational approach to education. Lara’s background is in special education and preschool...
The Unique Role and Ministry of an Interim Administrator – Part 2
Faith-based schools may choose to appoint an internal interim to serve in the lead role to allow time to hire a new head of school. This role of standing in the gap is more significant than just stepping up to run the school for a period of months. Effective...The Unique Role and Ministry of an Interim Administrator – Part 1
“And who knows but what thou art come into the kingdom for such a time as this.” – Esther 4:14 In the life of a faith-based school, it is not uncommon to need an interim to temporarily fill the lead administrative position. One solution is the internal interim –...What Role Can Bible Curriculum Play in Christian Schools?
Biblical Integration, Blog, Curriculum Design, Discipleship, Faith Learning, Podcast, Spiritual Formation, The Teacher's Lounge | February 29, 2024
We’re joined in the Teachers Lounge by CJ Harris, president of Positive Action for Christ, and Roy Faletti, VP of customer care for Positive Action. They speak about Positive Action, a Bible curriculum publisher for churches and schools since 1969, which is now...
The Educator as Gardener (In the Classroom)
Biblical Integration, Blog, Character Development, Encouragement, Faith Learning, Spiritual Formation | February 27, 2024
Caring for a garden requires a lot of hard work, some trial and error, and tons of patience. As you work with your students throughout the year, various needs will present themselves to you. Pray that God helps you to see those needs and guides you in ways that will...