Simple Words for Significant Change

Blog, Character Development, Classroom Culture, Discipleship, Educator Insights, School Culture | March 22, 2024

“I was wrong.” Hearing these words brings a sense of empathy as the soul is laid bare. These three simple words change the direction of a student’s social interactions in a powerful way. I’m not ready to admit I am old, but after 28 years in the classroom and 5...

Webinar with Dr. Jonathan Eckert – Just Teaching: Feedback, Engagement, and Well-Being for Each Student

Blog, Classroom Culture, Educator Insights, Podcast, School Culture, School Mission, Teaching Strategies, The Teacher's Lounge | March 13, 2024

Dr. Jonathan Eckert is an engaging speaker with a depth of experience and research to back up what he shared in his recent Curriculum Trak webinar. Dr. Eckert is currently the professor of Educational Leadership and the Linda and Robert Koppel Endowed Chair for...

Tell Me a Story

Blog, Educator Insights, Literacy, Pedagogy | March 8, 2024

I can still remember the day my little brother was born. It was a cool March day in North Dakota, and I was six years old. I remember my grandma and grandpa traveled to my family’s house around the time my mom was due to give birth. When it was ‘time’, my mom and dad...

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

Blog, Educator Insights, Leadership, School Leadership | March 5, 2024

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

Blog, Educator Insights, Leadership, Mentoring, School Leadership | March 1, 2024

“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 –...