I’m guessing each of you has encountered concepts that captured your imagination and led to a personal core value from which you now operate. Allow me to share one of mine with you. I first read about the “Genius of the AND” in Jim Collins and Jerry I. Porras’ book Built to Last. This quotation explains the central concept: Builders … Read More
Leading in an AI World: Living Under Lordship
This is the first in a four-part series that looks at the theological foundations for a faithful response to AI in Christian schools. This post is an excerpt from Paul Matthews’ book A Time To Lead. “Where on earth do I even start?” This is one of the most common sentiments I hear as I work with schools to help … Read More
Scientific Storytelling, Part II: How Science Works
It is important that all students develop a deep understanding of the nature of science–its methods, aims, and limitations. Why? Students need this knowledge to grow into engaged citizens and leaders in a world deeply shaped by science and technology. This proficiency is all the more valuable for Christian students as they navigate the exciting but often challenging questions that … Read More
Entrepreneurship Education is Powerful, and When It’s Christ-Centered, It’s Transformative
For the last twelve years, students at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy have been doing everything from managing a coffee bar and selling produce out of a greenhouse to starting a wood-fired pizza oven business and launching the world’s first fine-dining experience out of a high school teaching kitchen. And they’ve been calling it entrepreneurship education. At its core, true entrepreneurship … Read More
Scientific Storytelling, Part One: Living Like a Narnian
Do you know someone who is an amazing storyteller? When they speak, you hang on each word as they slowly spin a story that is as thrilling as it is moving. Or maybe you know that in whatever tale they are telling, there is a deep nugget of wisdom or a belly laugh right around the corner. Well, I am … Read More
Schools That Inspire: An Urban Acorn in Houston Turned Sapling
My first encounter with Harbor Christian Academy was over seven years ago when some of their founding leadership visited Minneapolis.
Standing on Shoulders: Honoring the Good Work of Dan Beerens
In the world of distinctly Reformed Christian education, few individuals I know have left as indelible a mark as my good friend Dan Beerens.
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.
Unleashing Deeper Thinking with Debate
The word “debate” is a loaded term these days, and it can be easy to shy away from incorporating debate in the classroom.
Schools that Inspire: The Kigali International Community School
Kigali International Community School (KICS) is located in Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda. Both the school and the city are beautiful.