Restorative Justice: Faithful and Fair
I am sure we can all remember playing “school” when we were younger. At a very young age, children act out what […]
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Becoming Communities of Grace
What is it about the gospel that can bring a healing voice to what is called “discipline” in schools? Part of the […]
Restorative Practice in the Christian Context: A Whole-School Approach
Restorative practice is gaining momentum in schools and other settings around the world. The increasing development of restorative practice as a field […]
Professional Development in Christian School Communities: Five Affirmations
This past summer, the Calvin College educational leadership graduate course (EDUC 531) explored the topics of professional development and supervision. One of […]
Schools as Communities of Grace
What do you remember about your time in school? Most people answer that question with a story about a person they remember—a […]
Christian Schools and the Issue of Race
I grew up in a very white area of West Michigan. I went to Christian schools my whole life, including Calvin College. […]
A Theology of Ethnic Diversity: God’s Mosaic
There’s a lot of talk about diversity in the academic arena, in public policy, and in the marketplace. Why should Christian educators […]
Gardening Through the Holy Spirit
How do you function as a spiritual leader in your classroom? Are you a gardener? Scripture frequently describes our walk with God […]
Faith Formation and Christian Schools: Trends and Suggestions
Times of intense change afford us positive opportunities to reshape institutions and operational patterns. As Christian educators, we should seize this opportunity […]
Learning (by) Stories: A Future for Christian Education
This article was first presented as an address for the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Northern Michigan Christian School, in McBain, Michigan in […]