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 […]
Tag: Community
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 […]
Professional Learning Communities
On June 3, 2012, Al Boerema introduced the issue for discussion: It is becoming clear that the development of professional learning communities […]
Educating in the Shadow of Marduk’s Temple: Encouragement for Christian Teachers from Genesis 1 and 2
Marduk was the chief deity of the Babylonian pantheon. Every aspect of ancient Near Eastern society was arranged around the temples of […]
It Takes a Village to Raze a Child: An Educator’s Reflection on Lee Hirsch’s Film Bully
When I was eleven years old, my morning walks to the bus stop were filled with trepidation. Depending on her mood, my […]
Educating for Service: A Goal at Cedars Christian School
Part of the vision statement for Cedars Christian School states: “Both teachers and parents unite to help the child to: develop his […]
Go!
Jesus said, “Go into all the world . . .” (Mark 16:15). When we read these words as Christian educators, we tend […]