How is Curriculum Planning Important to our School’s Mission?
It’s all about the mission, isn’t it? As school leaders and educators, we come back to it all the time, seeking to keep our decisions tied to our school’s mission. It is, after all, why we do what we do. We seek to employ teachers whose thoughts and ideas align with...
How Students Used Math to Help Austin’s Homeless Population
Blog, Curriculum Design, Educator Insights, Project-Based Learning, School Mission, Service Learning | February 24, 2023
Prior to starting the school year in 2019, I spent a lot of time thinking about how I could help my students make meaningful connections to real world applications of math, while also building empathy. Implementing a project of this sort does not always lend itself to...
Good Work
Blog, Character Development, Discipleship, Educator Insights, Reflection, School Mission, Spiritual Formation | February 14, 2023
I remember the first time I worked hard enough to get blisters. I was going into the third grade and it was shortly after we moved to a new house with a much bigger yard than we’d had before. My dad had tasked me and my brothers with different assignments outside....
We’re Thankful for YOU in 2022
As we near the end of 2022, we at Curriculum Trak have spent some time reflecting on the value of YOU–what you do as faith-based educators is so valuable to us on so many levels. Our team wants you to know how Christian/faith-based education has shaped us, and how the...
How Are Leadership and Learning Connected? (part 1)
Blog, Curriculum Mapping, Educator Insights, Leadership, School Leadership, School Mission, The Teacher's Lounge, Why Mapping? | November 16, 2022
We recently welcomed Cindy Hunter to our Teacher’s Lounge, the Curriculum Trak podcast, and her thoughts and insights about education are invaluable. Read part 1 of that podcast below. Michael Arnold: Cindy Hunter, Head of School for James Island Christian School,...