The blessings of a Christian school are more than we sometimes realize, and a step back is occasionally necessary to recognize the magnitude of these benefits. While not without deficiencies and challenges, our schools do...
Placement tests, achievement tests, grading procedures, report cards… What data should we be concerned about and why? What collection and reporting systems should be established for consistency? How can we navigate the jungle of...
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” Support or criticism? Encouragement or shame? Up-building or downgrading? Fair or biased? What attitudes of the heart impact speech? What role do women’s words fill in the weal or...
What are guidelines for both conscientiously and practically relating to laws concerning our schools? How should we relate to rules that are on the books only? Should we be compelled to follow the many details of the law, or does...
In multiple messy situations in Egypt, Joseph correctly interpreted the realities of what he faced, providing us examples of the critical functions of leadership in difficult times. Effective leadership requires the ability to...
After investing more than two and a half decades in the Christian Day School, Bro. Anthony is still passionate about Christian Education. What perspectives keep this veteran teacher "on the firing line"?
How can board meetings be designed to purposely address the needs of our schools? What methods are advisable for keeping all board members engaged rather than just a hardworking principal or chairman? What prearranged plans work...
What is the church leaders’ role in the school? How can they stay informed without meddling, give direction without micromanaging, and influence without intimidating?
Obviously, Christians should be aware of Satan’s tactics. But how readily do we identify his attempts to destroy unity and purpose in our schools? What could be an opportunity for brotherhood co-operation too frequently becomes a...
How does investment in teacher training return real dividends in our schools? What happens at WFTI? CLE Teacher Training? Other teacher training events across the country? Is your board giving financial support and informed...
In 1972, the Amish were in the US Supreme Court defending the right to teach their children as their conscience dictated. Resulting precedents affect both our school and our constitutional rights for the practice of conscience....
When non-member families wish to enroll students in our schools, should we do it? Can it work, or should our schools be exclusively our own? What criteria should govern our judgment? What guidelines promote success when it is...
Are you tapping into the resources in your church and local community? Do people you know have skills or stories that need to be communicated? How can your patrons involve themselves in school functions? Is your school reaching...
Do your teachers know that you care? How? Are you practicing the Golden Rule? Giving affirmation? Diagnosing without directing? People don’t quit jobs, they quit people – are you giving your teachers reasons to continue teaching?
How do routines help school administration and classroom management? What is the difference between structure that serves and structure that enslaves? What are the symptoms of too little structure? Who should identify...
Reports on the following books: “Handbook for Creative Teaching” - Neal Hackman, LaGrande, OR YWAM Biographies, - Conrad Smucker, Chewelah, WA “Teaching with Love and Logic” - Jonathan Miller, Milton-Freewater, OR
