Success Wars, or The Shop Teacher Strikes Back
Slouching toward Bedlam is the continuing story of a Christian school just like yours, only more so. We invite you to join […]
The Goals of Christian Schools
July 29, 2011 Al Boerema introduces the topic for discussion: Hello team, One of the goal of schools is the development of […]
Taming the Butternut Squash
Why does the lofty sunflower grow so large that the stem can no longer hold the exquisite flower? Why does the intricate […]
You Can’t Judge a Band by Its Covers, or Ye Cannae Judge a Bain by Ets Caevers
Jan Kaarsvlam has just been appointed head chapel sponsor at Western Michigan Christian in Muskegon, Michigan. The three bands that he would […]
From Dittoes to Digital
As I look out my window this morning, I am struck by the beauty of the dazzling sunshine reflecting off of the […]
Technology in Schools
Al Boerema prompts the conversation: We and our students are surrounded by new media and technology. Reflect on the impact that you […]
When to Read, When Not to Read . . . That Is the Question, or Robin Williams Ruined a Generation of Teachers?
From: principal.vanderhaar@bchs.org Sent: 4/18/2011 10:48 AM To: wordnerd42@aol.com (Christina Lopez) Ms. Lopez, I am wondering if you would be willing to make […]
Jumping Off of the “‘Banned’ Wagon”
“Censorship ends in logical completeness when nobody is allowed to read any books except the books that nobody reads.” —G.B. Shaw “Our […]
Good Books and Good Reading
Al Boerema prompts the conversation: The topic for discussion this time is books and reading. Maybe you could write about your own […]
Beware the Rex’s March, or It’s All Greek to Me
“The books are here!” English teacher Christina Lopez shouted excitedly as she pushed through the faculty lounge door. She held a brown […]