Restorative Discipline
Prior to coming to Covenant College in 2004, my wife and I worked in a Christian school for twenty-three years. For the […]
Restorative Justice: Faithful and Fair
I am sure we can all remember playing “school” when we were younger. At a very young age, children act out what […]
Becoming Communities of Grace
What is it about the gospel that can bring a healing voice to what is called “discipline” in schools? Part of the […]
Restorative Practice in the Christian Context: A Whole-School Approach
Restorative practice is gaining momentum in schools and other settings around the world. The increasing development of restorative practice as a field […]
Editorial
Some years ago I came across an intriguing student/parent handbook from a Christian school. In addition to the regular and expected content […]
Christian Schools and Community
September 10, 2010 Al Boerema starts the conversation about Christian schools and community. Good morning, I hope your year got off to […]
Community in the Classroom
Question 1 I am curious how to develop a community in your classroom that is encouraging for everyone in the classroom, so […]
A Week in the Life: Building Community at Covenant Christian School
Monday. Monday begins like most other days, as I play the role of official greeter to all the students entering through the […]
Pet Peeves About Parents: Turning Problems into Partnership
When asked to remember problems with parents, a teacher in Tennessee related this experience: One mother stands out. She complained to the […]
Drawing a Line or Choosing Inclusion? The Place of Special Education in a Christian School Setting
Last November, I was blessed to be a part of leading a wonderful, integral, and responsive discussion on the role of special […]