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Mark Kurtz

Christ-Like Thinking Across Curriculum, Part 1: Definitions

How do we teach students to discern, value, believe, and live the truth? In Part 1 of this series, Mark develops some important definitions related to the topic teaching truth and Christ-like thinking.

Christ-Like Thinking Across Curriculum, Part 2: Discerning Truth

How do we teach students to discern, value, believe, and live the truth? In Part 2 of this series, Mark develops the topic of teaching discernment.

Christ-Like Thinking Across Curriculum, Part 3: Valuing and Believing Truth

How do we teach students to discern, value, believe, and live the truth? In Part 3 of this series, Mark develops the topic of valuing and believing truth.

Evaluating Your School's Program

A school's program is its end vision for its students. This session gives ways to evaluate how well a school is achieving its program.

CASBI 2020 Panel Discussion

In a heartfelt discussion, panelists explore current issues in Anabaptist schools: How does technology affect our children, and what we can do about it? How much should we pay teachers? What can we do about students who don't...

Ten-Minute Presentations: Hybrid Classroom, Technology, Victims in the Classroom, Finding and Training Teachers

Speakers offer a brief presentation of topics relevant to conservative Anabaptist schools: Individualized/Conventional Hybrid School: What are the pros and cons of a hybrid classroom? How can it be used effectively?When Students...

A Servant Education: The Method and the Call

This is Part II of a collective effort by seven administrators of conservative Anabaptist schools. This group of administrators believes that our schools are poised to aid our churches and homes in the call to be the hands and...

A Servant Education: The Vision

This essay is a collective effort by seven administrators of conservative Anabaptist schools. This group of administrators believes that our schools are poised to aid our churches and homes in the call to be the hands and feet of...

How Do We Motivate Our Students to Enjoy School?

How do you keep students motivated at school? What about the less academic student? Speaking with experience as a teacher and administrator, Mark points out the importance of investing in teachers. If the teacher finds learning a...

Good Things Happen Here: Building a School Culture

In this video, Mark Kurtz describes the steps his school takes to build a positive culture. Culture is difficult to create, he reminds us, but we should not ignore the value of traditions and repeated practices. Beyond simply...

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