Do Christian schools produce good citizens? In an era of heightened political polarization and increasing interest in politics among young people in the U.S., it is vitally important that Christian parents show their children how citizens of heaven live in their temporary homes. Christian schools are partners in this work. My colleagues at the University of Arkansas and I conducted … Read More
Working in (Good) Community Tension: Lessons from a Bridge, a Tent, and the Trials of Leadership
Tension is present in every community. Though I would like to say that Christian School communities might get a break in managing it, Christian schools are not exempt from experiencing tension. On the surface, a Christian School attracts families that want the same thing for their children and therefore should be of relatively like mind. Even so, we find many … Read More
What Helps Students Love Their Christian School?
What helps students truly love their school? Is it the high-quality teaching, the depth of the friendships, the beauty of the campus, or the way faith and learning intersect? Every Christian school leader has pondered these questions, often relying on instinct, observation, or anecdotal feedback. But what if students themselves—across many schools—could tell us, with data to back it up, … Read More
What Parents Value Most: Strategic Insights for Christian School Leaders
Listening as an act of faithful leadership Christian school leaders often navigate competing demands. On one hand, we are called to remain deeply faithful to mission: to form students spiritually, intellectually, and relationally in ways that reflect the gospel. On the other hand, we steward institutions that depend on trust, enrollment, financial sustainability, and parental partnership. Wise leadership requires both … Read More
Glorious Finitude, Part II: The Case for a Biblical Worldview
As discussed in Part I of this series, since the Fall, the realities of the curse have blurred our understanding of the nature of man and of God, as well as the proper application of freedom. This fallen aspect of our nature is first introduced in Genesis 3, where it demonstrates one of the implications of our humanity—the desire to … Read More
A Better Imagination for AI: Will There Be AI in the New Jerusalem?
This is the fourth in a four-part series by Dr. Dave Mulder titled, A Better Imagination for AI. In “Rethinking Our Tech Stories,” Dave challenged the narratives we have crafted around AI. The post “Boring Robots” suggested a framework for stewarding the tool of AI. In “Where the Rubber Hits the Road,” Dave proposed principles for ethical AI implementation. This … Read More
A Better Imagination for AI: Where the Rubber Hits the Road
This is the third in a four-part series by Dr. Dave Mulder titled, A Better Imagination for AI. In “Rethinking Our Tech Stories,” Dave challenged the narratives we have crafted around AI. The post “Boring Robots” suggests a framework for stewarding the tool of AI. This third post proposes principles for ethical AI implementation. Why did you become an educator? … Read More
A Better Imagination for AI: Boring Robots
This is the second in a four-part series by Dr. Dave Mulder titled, A Better Imagination for AI. In “Rethinking Our Tech Stories,” Dave challenged the narratives we have crafted around AI. This second post suggests a framework for stewarding the tool of AI. When my family bought a new home a few years ago, the bank gave us a … Read More
A Better Imagination for AI: Rethinking Our Tech Stories
This is the first in a four-part series by Dr. Dave Mulder titled, A Better Imagination for AI. In this first post, Dave challenges the narratives we have crafted around AI. When we hear the word imagination, many of us picture kindergarteners in a dress-up corner bravely fighting invisible dragons with cardboard shields. Imagination feels like kid-stuff—something delightful and whimsical, … Read More
Bioluminescence and Christmas?
One of the many perks of serving as an interim administrator is the opportunity to substitute teach—typically as a last resort! This week, after exhausting the list of wonderful people willing to receive a call or text at 6:00 a.m. and consider changing all their plans for the next ten hours to bail you out, I changed my own plans … Read More