Faithful Citizenship and Political Conversation in the Classroom
Politics is unique in its capability to divide. By nature it is contentious and oppositional, drawing lines and setting people and groups […]
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When the Teaching Gets Tough: Sexuality and Gender
Teachers in Christian schools care deeply about students’ well-being and growth in discipleship to Jesus. When faced with tough questions about sexuality […]
To Expel, or Not to Expel—That Is the Question
Teachers and administrators in Christian schools face any number of issues that make teaching very difficult. In my experience, one issue is […]
Milk and Honey: Cultivating Community in the Christian School
Several years ago I came across a fascinating study of childhood development that has significantly affected how I understand human life. In […]
Coming Together in Times of Loss
The year of 2016–2017 was a year like no other at Holland Christian Schools. It was full of events, programs, new initiatives, […]
Learning to Walk in the Dark
Life quickly becomes the curriculum in our classrooms. Week after week Christina, your second-grade student, misses school; her headaches turn out to […]
Developing a Successful Team Culture: Authentic Community in Athletics
Each new school year begins with a set of goals. Administrators, teachers, athletic directors, coaches, and support staff work diligently to set […]
Building Authentic Community: Design Matters
As an architect, design matters. The design of a building or a place shapes how people experience the environment in which they […]
Ten Ways a Community Can Create More Community
by Bill Boerman-Cornell and Neil Okuley During a 2005 commencement address, author David Foster Wallace pleaded with the graduates of Kenyon College […]
Reflecting our Maker: Teaching Science through Maker Experiences
D-cell batteries power a flickering of miniature light bulbs across a kindergarten classroom. Intermittent, high-pitched alarms sound as little fingers discover the […]