Jonas lists notable people and instructive lives.

Our affluent culture makes us easy targets for indolence and lethargy. How can we maintain respect for a solid education and value the hard work it requires?

How and why should students learn to speak? Jonas outlines this essential skill.

Questions Discussed: Why should I support the Christian Day School movement? Is it possible to over emphasize school? Why did our forefathers choose church schooling rather than homeschooling? We all agree we should pay our teachers enough, but what is enough? What is the purpose of a school handbook? Would we do our communities a services by focusing on extra curricular activities?

Our schools need support through shared vision and burden. How can the vision and burden be shared by all? What is so important about student attendance, and how can it be improved when lagging?

Elementary grades establish elementary academic concepts. What of the years beyond?How should our schools be equipping scholars with vision and skills for Kingdom work?

Jonas describes the value of writing biography and offers scheduling and grading help for such projects.

The History of Christian Education, A Mennonite Perspective, reviewed by Mark BearIdeas and Checklists for School Board Members, reviewed by Jake LehmanThe Collapse of Parenting, reviewed by Jeff SchrockThe Thread That Runs So True, reviewed by Jon Good

1 Pet 5:2 instructs leaders to rise to the call of responsibility. How can we have positive attitudes about the demanding and complex loads laid on us?

Jonas describes types of fiction and non-fiction and provides examples.

Jonas urges writing assignments related to a variety of subjects--not merely in writing class.

An Ohio school sets out a plan for responding to the governor's mandate in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The letter describes an approach for assignments, attendance, and communication with parents.

Have you ever felt clueless and bewildered when needing a teacher, or when needing to evaluate or develop the one you have? Come to this workshop for ideas and discussion about these perennial issues.

Ebenezer school offers parents guiding on successfully schooling from home. In addition, the letter offers advice on responding to the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Why play? Is all play the same? Is play something different from learning?

This topic examines where we've been, where we are, and where we're going. How well are we doing what we set out to do, and how will we be doing in the future?

How long has it been since you had a board meeting? Ever attended an ineffective board meeting? Come for ideas to help your meetings be more efficient, productive, and scheduled.

Jonas offers a variety of writing assignments, some requiring more preparation than others.

Mutual respect and consistent structure are faltering in our schools. With today’s emphasis on creativity and individuality, have we lost the benefits of firm structure and required respect?

It is said that "Behind every good man is a good woman." How can wives support their serving husbands and the cause for which their husbands work?