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...
Editor’s note: If you would like to learn more about what Dr. Long believes should encourage faith-based schools to strive for excellence, click here. One of the goals that I hoped to achieve before my second retirement was to facilitate the development of...
I don’t know how often The New York Times features an article on Christian education, but they did this past October. They report that Christian schools across the country are booming. This February, The Grand Rapids Press reported similarly. Christian schools across...
You’ve likely heard it before: “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Druker’s famous line rings true for just about every organization that exists–even more so for mission-driven institutions. It is crucial to establish and maintain a healthy organizational...
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...
When administrative teams and school boards sign up with Curriculum Trak and begin formulating a plan for roll-out, the temptation is to be aggressive with expectations. This is understandable. The invoice to Curriculum Trak has been paid, and there is a strong desire...