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.
Sustainable Schooling in a Rapidly Changing World
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
When we think about Christian schools operating faithfully, humbly, and courageously around our world, a cairn can be a powerful metaphor.