Research has shown that the school-level factor that explains the most variation in students’ academic outcomes is a student’s teachers.
Back to the Basics: Reinforcing Worldview in Christian Schools
When at our best, we look to mission first and then to the required people, places, and programs. However, we are not always at our best. Sometimes, secondary matters take precedence, resulting in mission creep.
Step Up Your Science Class Without Canceling That Beach Trip
Developing meaningful faith and science connections can feel like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Below are a few simple ways to invite students to think about how their faith intersects with science and the wider world.
Online Learning: It’s Not What Happened During the Pandemic
It is important for parents and schools to understand that what many people experienced during the pandemic is not what online education is.
Growing Our Own: Addressing the Teacher Shortage
How can we have a great teacher in every room? Growing our own. We need to look at local candidates and recruit members of our own communities.
Are You a Seeker/Explorer?
On March 7 and 8, an intrepid band of seeker/explorers met in San Diego to engage in school site visits and attend exploratory workshops at our latest Christian Deeper Learning conference (CDL5).
Crisis Mode: 10 Keys to Unlock Thriving in Christian School Leadership – Part 5 of 5
Professional athletes have coaches, so why should professional Christian school leaders be any different? People at the top of their game benefit from coaching; to desire coaching demonstrates a desire to improve from a position of strength.
Educators as Learners: Opportunities for Professional Learning
Given the disruptive nature of life these days and the press of the urgent at this time of year, I thought it might be a public service to aggregate professional development opportunities and resources for you to consider.
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
What the World Needs Now: A CDL4 Retrospective
As we reflect on the 4th annual Deeper Learning gathering of Christian/faith-based schools, we are grateful for the “real work for real people” being done all around the world. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, there are around 32,000 faith-based schools just in the United States, educating more than 3 million students. We rejoice in being part of … Read More
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