Standing on Shoulders: Honoring the Good Work of Dan Beerens

Tim Van SoelenSeptember 10, 2024CACE News, Honoring the Good Work of Dan Beerens, The CACE RoundtableLeave a Comment

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

Erik EllefsenAugust 27, 2024Schools That Inspire, The CACE Roundtable1 Comment

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

Jessica DeWitMay 14, 2024The CACE Roundtable, The Teachers' LoungeLeave a Comment

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

Dr. Benjamin P. ThomasMay 7, 2024Schools That Inspire, The CACE Roundtable2 Comments

Kigali International Community School (KICS) is located in Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda. Both the school and the city are beautiful.

Sustainable Schooling in a Rapidly Changing World

Timothy WiensApril 23, 2024Measures of a Healthy School, The CACE Roundtable2 Comments

Over the past three posts in this series, I took a brief look at the recent growth of our schools, several foundational elements that ensure school sustainability, and present trends that impact the way we do our work. In this final installment, I will emphasize the amazing opportunity our schools have to impact our communities and the world.

Schools That Inspire: Ancient Markers, Shaping the Future

Tim BentumFebruary 8, 2024Schools That Inspire, The CACE RoundtableLeave a Comment

When we think about Christian schools operating faithfully, humbly, and courageously around our world, a cairn can be a powerful metaphor.

Created to Create: Photography Through the Lens of Christ

Jessica DeWitJanuary 23, 2024Teaching for Transformation, The CACE Roundtable, The Teachers' Lounge1 Comment

Emily Schwarz, a second-year teacher at Sioux Falls Christian in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, leads the high school Photography class.

Schools That Inspire: An Urban Road Less Traveled

Jennifer ThompsonJanuary 9, 2024Schools That Inspire, The CACE Roundtable1 Comment

Hope Academy, an affordable, diverse, faith-based, classical school serving families in downtown Minneapolis, is doing things just a little differently.

Schools That Inspire: Living Water in a Salty Swamp

Matthew MannDecember 6, 2023Schools That Inspire, The CACE Roundtable2 Comments

Theresia’s school is about as far from civilization as you can get. When it comes to highlighting “schools that inspire,” this humble school offers the deep inspiration that comes from embodying the ideals of Christian education.

Sustainable Schooling in a Rapidly Changing World

Timothy WiensSeptember 19, 2023Measures of a Healthy School, The CACE Roundtable3 Comments

In this blog series, I look forward to sharing ideas from research I have done on schools of excellence. I will discuss pillars of excellence that every school must consider as they seek to grow in numbers, impact, and sustainability.