October 2012
Editorial
The beginning of a new school year is a good time to reflect on how we, as educators, can continue to sharpen [...]
Feature
The Beauty of Diversity and the Problem of Multiculturalism
“Are all cultures equal?” When I ask students this question, a sharp student will usually respond by asking, “What do you mean [...]
Feature
While preparing for a workshop last fall, I had the opportunity to talk to several leaders of both Christian and secular organizations; [...]
Article
Chapel Planning and Leading: What We Are Learning from Christian Schools
In the unique setting of Christian schools, how do children and young people learn to worship? In what ways do they connect [...]
Article
Marduk was the chief deity of the Babylonian pantheon. Every aspect of ancient Near Eastern society was arranged around the temples of [...]
Review
Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies
Every day we are surrounded by words. We hear them in music, view them in media, speak them to others in conversation, [...]
Column
Earth’s crammed with heaven, And every common bush afire with God; But only he who sees, takes off his shoes, The rest [...]
From My Window
We will continue learning through living tonight and tomorrow and the day after, no matter what we do or where we go. [...]
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Professional Learning Communities
On June 3, 2012, Al Boerema introduced the issue for discussion: It is becoming clear that the development of professional learning communities [...]
Slouching Toward Bedlam
Giving 110 Percent and Other Lies, or Dreaming the Impossible Dream
Gord Winkle was nervous. When he got nervous, he tended to eat. Since he was quite spectacularly nervous, he was eating a [...]