Rising to address educational topics
Movement Matters
Kids at my school greatly look forward to an annual event we call “iMove.” Teachers and volunteers spend hours transforming our gymnasium into a safe but-super fun obstacle course that…
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Digital Citizenship
Over the course of history, Lutherans have purposefully used the media to share the Gospel message. For example, Martin Luther himself embraced the printing press and nearly 100 years ago…
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The Power of a Smile and the Art of Relational Kindness
I sit in my office very early each morning. It is my time to be alone and to properly prepare for my day. I have opened my Bible and my…
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Retirement Questions Are More than Just Financial
Leslie has turned her entry for our blog over to Paul Snyder from Concordia Plans. Many thanks to Paul and the Financial Education team for their entry and expertise. Thinking…
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Some Ideas to Have Children “Up Front” in Your Congregation’s Worship Services Part III – Drama in the Chancel
A Little Drama Goes a Long Way The word drama comes from the Greek word dran that means to “do or act.” We often speak about the act of worship…
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Regulations
Seems that governing bodies have been messing with health issues in every age. Also seems like many of our tribe are too careless, too foolish, too suspicious, or too skeptical…
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Thoughts on “Sheltering,” Teaching, and Indoctrination
Over the many years I was in the teaching ministry, both as a teacher and administrator, I had numerous parents tell me that our children in our Lutheran schools were…
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We Are Not Alone
I didn’t have many expectations of the summer Olympics this time around. I couldn’t imagine the “games” happening without the tens of thousands of live spectators, local stories about interaction…
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Walk Up Music in School?
If you’ve ever attended a Major League Baseball game (or many other sports for that matter) you are familiar with the concept of “walk up” music. It’s used to recognize…
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3 – 2 – 1 … Blastoff! Starting the Year Off Right for Students with Special Needs
As the next school year approaches and you begin to survey the students on your class list, do you ever see the name of a particular student and feel alarmed?…
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