Ben’s request Lao Tzu of the 6th Century BC is credited with saying, “The good traveler is not intent on arriving.” This quotation has been a favorite of mine for more than thirty years, not because I live it out well, but because it serves as a reminder for me, someone who has been destination-oriented, that I have often missed … Read More
Schools that Inspire: Do you Belong?
A Short Review of 2024-25 This year’s Schools that Inspire series showcases an extraordinary array of Christian schools around the world, each deeply rooted in its cultural context yet unified by a common mission to nurture students in faith and learning. From Memphis to Ghana, England to Indonesia, and Guatemala to British Columbia, the featured schools exemplify innovative approaches to … Read More
Lessons from a Friend
My introduction to Dan Beerens was as a sixth-grade transfer to Timothy Christian Schools where Dan was a young fourth-grade teacher.
Schools That Inspire and the Year Ahead
As we enter a new school year, I’m excited to continue the Schools that Inspire series on our CACE blog.
Cost of Leadership: 2023 Update
We were going to wait until 2024 to update this series to see how the pandemic may have impacted this data, but due to the number of Head of School searches happening this fall, we thought it might be helpful to both school leaders and boards to update our reporting now.
Schools That Inspire: St. Augustine Preparatory Academy
These stories need to be shared, to offer hope for our profession, and contribute to the well-being of students and communities alike.
What’s Missing from the School Choice Debate
Should Christian parents send their kids to public school? This topic has received considerable attention in light of The Gospel Coalition (TGC) debate.
The Laborer Deserves Her Wages
Analyzing data from association surveys nonprofit tax forms, salaries of women in Christian education are compared to salaries of men in Christian education. The data is strong, but what are the implications for us?
Cost of Leadership: An Updated Analysis of School Leadership Compensation
We want to affirm our belief that high-quality instructional and institutional leadership has a significant impact on student outcomes. Leadership is often an overlooked element as we seek to develop more effective schools.
Lessons Confirmed from 2020
This blog is inspired by my great friend, Joel Gaines, who wrote a Converge blog “Three Lessons I Can’t Unlearn from 2020.” If you haven’t read his thoughts, I would highly encourage you to; however, this blog is not a follow-up to Joel’s, but inspired as I am more convinced of things, I’ve written about in the past as we … Read More