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Lectern

The Teacher: An Example of Excellence in Goals and Methods

Frank suggests a series of practical classroom methods for setting an example of excellence. He discusses projects, tests, and reports...

Personal Integrity, Part 3

A talk for teachers on the subject of personal integrity. Part 3 of 3.

The Principal: Job Description

This session is part of the series on the role of the principal or administrator. A team needs a captain, a work-crew is well-served...

Psalm 119:137-144 TZADDI

The text of Psalm 119:137-144, sung acapella. The arrangement is by Michael Owens and Frederick Steinruck. The text: Righteous art...

From Passion To Purpose (Kyle Lehman)

Passionate lunatics to predictable sages? How can we sustainably find our way through this teacher’s paradox?

Strengths and Weaknesses of Boards

Undoubtedly, God has used and is using boards to effectively lead and bless schools. In what areas does management by boards excel?...

Effective Oratory

Some people can say in 5 minutes what other people say in 15 minutes. Enough said.

Slow Learners

Elson explores general teaching methods, and ways to adjust them to meet the needs of individualCourtesy FBEP.

Keeping our Finances Legal

The way we handle finances is part of the eternal mission of the school, says Emery. He explores legal issues that require school...

Onboarding the First-Year Teacher

Excellent communication between teacher and school board is vital for a productive and profitable learning environment in the...

Building On Our Heritage

Having a clear-eyed understanding of our heritage on the one hand and a clear perspective of “the times” on the other, how do we build...

What Shall I Do? Managing Time and Priorities

John Greenleaf Whittier writes, "Take from our lives the strain and stress and let our ordered lives confess the beauty of thy peace."...

Spiritual Disciplines: Why Should We Do Them?

We all admire and appreciate the fruit of careful, rigorous training, whether in artisans, athletes, chefs, craftsmen, neurosurgeons,...

Cultivating a Servant Heart

Teaching is not merely the dispensing of information; teachers fill a place of authority. How will you exercise your authority?...

Appreciating the Beauty of Humility

How and why do we nurture this essential virtue?

Nurturing Humility in Our Students

How can we cultivate intellectual humility, respect, and a servant heart?

Practicing Humility in School Relationships

What does it look like to exercise humility with our co-teachers, our leaders, our students, and our patrons?

Educating Gifted Learners

Who are gifted students and how can we best engage them in learning? Explore the answers to these questions and discover how to...

Shifting the Focus Away from Grades to Learning

Imagine a world where the energy of our students went into learning rather than just getting good grades. Our school policies and our...

4 Metaphors for Teachers, Metaphor 4: Mentors

"Mentoring is taking your life experience and giving it away for free." In this final installment of Metaphors for Teachers, Stephan...

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