An Urgent SOS

Blog, Discipleship, Encouragement, Philosophy | July 25, 2023

I was listening to Bishop Robert Barron’s “Summer with the Psalms” on Hallow when I sensed a tap from one of my muses: “I am like a growing olive tree in the house of God…” (from Psalm 52). Diverted by that ripple in my stream of consciousness, I then scrolled through...

Effective Character Education: It Takes More Than a Class

Biblical Integration, Faith Learning, Learning Outcomes, Philosophy | July 18, 2023

I have just finished a literature review on character education in schools. After thirty pages of writing and references I feel I have barely scratched the surface of this convoluted and controversial subject. Berkowitz describes the world of character education as...

If Someone Were to Ask You Why They Should Send Their Children to a Christian School, What Would You Say?

Blog, Faith Learning, Philosophy, School Culture, School Legacy, School Mission | July 11, 2023

Hiring someone to work at your Christian school is tricky business. You can look at the resume, the philosophy of education and the statement of faith, but the three pieces only really knit together when the applicant is sitting in front of you at an interview. At our...

How Can Christian Schools Embrace Classical Education? An Interview with Lynne Little

Blog, Character Development, Classroom Culture, Curriculum Development, Leadership, Pedagogy, Philosophy, The Teacher's Lounge | June 21, 2023

Lynne Little of Compass Education joins The Teacher’s Lounge podcast and Curriculum Trak blog today. Lynne has been a Christian educator for more than 25 years, serving in early childhood, elementary, high school, and even as an adjunct college professor....

Interview with Mark Majeski

Blog, Curriculum Trak, Educator Insights, Philosophy, School Leadership, The Teacher's Lounge | May 17, 2023

We’re honored to have Dr. Mark Majeski, a friend of Curriculum Trak, joining us in The Teacher’s Lounge podcast and here in our blog. He joins us today to share his perspective on education, past, present, and future. To listen to the full podcast, you can...

How Many Times Per Week Should You Offer PE/Health Class?

Blog, Curriculum Design, Educator Insights, Encouragement, Philosophy, School Culture | May 3, 2023

While working with schools nationwide, I am often asked how often they should have PE/health class at their school. And they are often surprised by my answer because it causes them to reflect not just on the frequency of their health education program but also on the...