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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...

Life in the Traffic Lane

Blog, Character Development, Educator Insights, Encouragement, High School, School Culture, Tips & Tricks | February 16, 2024

It’s 7:40 a.m. and time to suit up for traffic duty: boots, long puffy winter coat, earmuffs, mittens, pink traffic vest, saber flashlight, walkie talkie, and stop sign. Then it’s off to the curb on a cold, dark winter day. Even routine duties at school are never...

#phonefreeschools – How to Talk to Your School District about Removing Smartphones

Blog, Classroom Culture, Educator Insights, High School, Leadership, Middle School, Resources, School Culture, Technology Integration | January 26, 2024

This is a reposting of a blog post from Protect Young Eyes on a significant topic that is relevant to all of us, and we hope you find this helpful in your efforts to lead and teach. Please go to protectyoungeyes.com for further information or more resources. I’m...

The Positives of Christian Education

Blog, Faith Learning, Reflection, School Culture, Student Outcomes | November 3, 2023

As I think about topics to address concerning Christian education, I often find myself focusing on cautions and pitfalls. Things that Christian educators should watch out for and work to fight against. While I think these are important things to write about, it feels...

What is Teaching Christianly?

Blog, Discipleship, Faith Learning, School Culture, School Legacy | August 1, 2023

I never planned to teach. I became a Christian educator unexpectedly, and I remained one because the idea of teaching Christianly captured my imagination. As a young teacher in a Christian school, I gradually realized there was more to making education “Christian”...