It’s a Pun-der-ful Life—Or: Puns Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Jan Kaarsvlam has been teaching sixth grade at Ripon Christian School, but is on an extended leave since finding out that he […]
Issue: December 2010
Christian Schools and Community
September 10, 2010 Al Boerema starts the conversation about Christian schools and community. Good morning, I hope your year got off to […]
A Reflection on Chickens, Christian Education, and Community
“Community then becomes the laboratory in which our hopes and dreams become real … A worldview, a mentor, a community—these are the […]
Community in the Classroom
Question 1 I am curious how to develop a community in your classroom that is encouraging for everyone in the classroom, so […]
A Week in the Life: Building Community at Covenant Christian School
Monday. Monday begins like most other days, as I play the role of official greeter to all the students entering through the […]
Pet Peeves About Parents: Turning Problems into Partnership
When asked to remember problems with parents, a teacher in Tennessee related this experience: One mother stands out. She complained to the […]
Drawing a Line or Choosing Inclusion? The Place of Special Education in a Christian School Setting
Last November, I was blessed to be a part of leading a wonderful, integral, and responsive discussion on the role of special […]
Schools as Communities: Some Guidelines for School Leaders
As school communities move towards becoming “communities of grace,” the question arises how this concept of community is to be reflected in […]
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 […]