Are you interested in writing for CEJ?
Christian Educators Journal is soliciting submissions for the 2026–2027 volume and would love to hear the perspectives of Christian educators from across North America and the world.
Below is the issue theme and deadline for the 2026-2027 volume year If you’re intrigued, want more information, or have an article you’d like to pitch, please contact me any time: cejeditor@gmail.com.
CEJ aims to walk the line between academic journal and resource magazine. We welcome your research-based papers about best practices as well as your stories about specific units or programs at your school. Articles are typically 1500-2000 words and go through two editors on their way to publication. Check out our author guidelines for more information.
Thanks for your help in making CEJ a practical and inspiring tool for Christian teachers worldwide.
| October 2026—The In-between It has almost become a cliché: Society today is more polarized and divided than ever. Everything needs a label and everyone is expected to have their hottest takes at the ready. But as teachers, we know that the best learning happens between the black and white. In this issue, we’re celebrating and exploring all things “in-between.” How do you encourage students to see and embrace nuance when learning about complex or controversial topics? What does your school do to build bridges between groups with ideological or cultural differences? Beyond the conceptual in-between, what in-between spaces do you have in your physical building (hallways, sensory rooms, flex spaces, courtyards), or your daily or yearly schedule (recess, after school programs, long weekends, January term, exploratory week)? Who are the in-between people in your building (parapros, social workers, custodians, administrative assistants, food service workers) who show what it looks like to bridge two worlds? If your school ever creates split classes, what are the best practices there? Middle school teachers, this is your time to shine—teach us your tricks for nurturing those in-between aged kids with their eighth-grade swagger and sixth-grade stuffed animals. Let’s share our stories about the subtle, surprising, and messy spaces where students’ faith is deepened as they learn to see beyond black and white. Proposals due July 27 (informal—just send us an email explaining your idea). Articles due August 31. December 2026—The Fruit of the Spirit In his letter to the Galatians, the apostle Paul chides the church about their failure to follow the way of life God has commanded of them. Instead, they are allowing human categories and differences to divide them. Paul offers them a list of characteristics in Galatians 5:22–23 that he says will unify them: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” In this issue, we want to hear how these fruits of the Spirit show up in your classroom, school, and personal life. Do you have favorite Bible lessons that highlight these virtues? How have you seen a small act of patience or kindness transform your life or your classroom? What service projects or community events do you host that showcase these fruits and that celebrate unity? Whether big or small, share your reflections, stories, and practical ideas about living and teaching these virtues. Proposals due September 25 (informal—just send us an email explaining your idea). Articles due October 26. February 2027—Play Educational pioneer Maria Montessori once said, “Play is the work of the child.” In this issue, we’ll celebrate the power of play in our classroom and school communities. How do you turn “boring” lessons into playful adventures, and how do you incorporate play into assessment? What are your favorite ten-minute games to fill extra time at the end of class? Do you have any word games, puzzles, role-play activities, or gamified projects you could share that bring joy and engagement to learning? PE teachers, share your current favorite units or one-off games. Playground supervisors, what games are you seeing kids play at recess these days? Art teachers, how do you encourage play and creativity? Administrators, does your school have any building-wide competitions or traditions that make kids excited to come to school? Games and playful activities often take more planning, but we all know they are high-impact ways of learning and can make a teacher’s day fun, too! (Bonus—do you have any playful staff activities that keep things exciting in the doldrums of February and March?) Proposals due December 7 (informal—just send us an email explaining your idea). Articles due January 4. April 2027—Resource Review Each year we highlight the best books, films, websites, teaching tools, and other resources for Christian school teachers. We publish reviews of student-facing material (like which books to stock in your classroom library) as well as materials relevant to school staff (like curricula or books about teaching). Articles may focus on one text or may be written in a list style featuring multiple texts around a particular theme. Proposals due February 1 (informal—just send us an email explaining your idea). Articles due March 1. |
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