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College: Are Parents Getting Their Money’s Worth? Are They Getting “More” Than They Bargained For?

By Jeff Myers This fall about two million American students will leave for college for the first time to receive an education at a yearly cost of $12,000 a year for a public university and up to $50,000 for a private one. Scholarships and grants reduce the cost for most families, but still, the Wall Street [ READ MORE ]

What Do We Tell Our Students About God and the Death of 200,000+?

Soon after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, I sent the following email to my teachers.  Great events (good and bad) present great teaching opportunities. To Faculty and Staff: There are times when a teachable moment presents itself that requires setting aside our planned teaching schedule. I believe the devastating earthquake in Haiti, combined with our relief efforts [ READ MORE ]

You Should Sign the Manhattan Declaration-But Be Careful!

If you have not read the Manhattan Declaration, I urge you to do so.  You can click this link The Manhattan Declaration to download a PDF version to read.  It is only nine pages long but well worth reading.  Click here to access the web site for more information and to sign the declaration.  [ READ MORE ]

Wagging the Dog: Challenging the Backward Thinking of Parental Surrender

Guest Article by By Jonathan Nazigian There is a reason we don’t let 12 year-olds vote. There is a reason we don’t let 15 year-olds join the army. There is a reason we don’t let 13 year-olds drive. Children are an incredible blessing from God, and we love them, but let’s face it, [ READ MORE ]

Product or Produce?

This article has been reposted by request.  I love dessert.  One of my favorites is pecan pie.  When I sit down to enjoy a piece of warm pecan pie Ala Mode there are two things that I am careful to do: 1) I eat slowly savoring each mouth watering morsel and 2) I am very [ READ MORE ]

Jesus, Save Us From Your Followers

By Jay Matthews Just had the privilege to view the documentary in selected theaters, "Jesus Save Us From Your Followers." I had an inside source allow me to see a DVD of it and have had some time to view it in sections. Very clever movie and very impressive in terms of the visual presentation and [ READ MORE ]

Educational Leadership, Relationships, and the Eternal Value of Christian Schooling

The following is an excellent book review on “Schools as Communities: Educational Leadership, Relationships, and the Eternal Value of Christian Schooling.”  Click on the image to see the book on Amazon. This is a book that you should seriously consider reading.  (Disclaimer: I am a contributor author, Barrett Mosbacker). The review was published in The ICCTE Journal.  [ READ MORE ]

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