A school board is only as strong as its members, but how can a board enable new members to gain a vision for the work of the school and confidently contribute from their own talents? Rod emphasizes three ways to integrate new...

When a school board chairman fulfills his responsibilities well, it fosters a unified, effective board that supports the school’s mission and community. Tony provides four areas for chairmen to focus on: Carrying the vision....

It may surprise you to learn that 44% of K-12 teachers report frequent burnout. Along with burnout, teachers may struggle with: declining classroom morale, lack of respect from students, personal/emotional distress (often...

A treasurer is primarily responsible for managing the school’s finances. Speaking from years of experience as a treasurer, Steve covers the specifics of what this role involves, including the following: Budgeting. A budget is...

Teamwork is the ultimate competitive advantage for organizations, particularly schools. Ryan draws from examples such as the 1936 University of Washington rowing team, Patrick Lencioni’s Five Dysfunctions of a Team , and Jesus’...

What are discipline policies, and why are they important? Linford provides a robust exploration of this topic by overviewing the need for discipline policies, the role they play in a school, and how they simplify communication...

“Onboarding,” defined as the process of preparing a new teacher to teach efficiently and effectively from the first day of school, is an invaluable process. Linford makes a clear case for the importance of onboarding, both for...

The human brain, with approximately 80 billion cells, is highly complex. Learning and behavioral challenges often stem from this complexity, making this a nuanced topic to explore. Anthony provides an overview of two main areas...

In many Anabaptist schools, principals wear two hats—teacher and administrator. Clarification of both roles is essential in helping a principal do his job well. Jonas provides helpful and practical insights into this multifaceted...

In this encouraging and inspiring session, Jonathan uses the story of Moses in Exodus 2-4 as a parallel to many aspects of being a teacher or a board member. When Moses experienced doubts, God assured him of His plan and equipped...

Discouraging times can affect any institution, but it can be particularly difficult to continue to lead a school when criticism is heavy, patron support is waning, staffing needs are unfilled, or student morale is low. James...

What is a proper Christian view of science? As James explains, we should not view it as an infallible authority, but neither should we reject it due to its misuse by secular society. Instead, science should align with the two...

AI is quickly integrating into many parts of our daily lives, even as AI developers admit they don’t fully understand how it works. In this session, Norwood expresses the following concerns: Accuracy and bias: AI uses both...

The world is in turmoil, and this affects our churches and schools. The current state of unrest is driven by political polarization, cultural pressures, and rapid information access which fosters a reactive, politically charged...