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But I Thought I Was Hired to Teach

Biblical Integration, Blog, Classroom Culture, Discipleship, Faith Learning, School Mission, Spiritual Formation, Teaching Strategies | October 27, 2023

This is a pep talk about an elephant in the classroom: Must Christian educators also be youth pastors? What am I talking about? My story is a little embarrassing, but if you are like me, it might be encouraging. If you are not like me, it might help you understand...

Seeing All of the Faces in Your Classroom: Reaching Your International Students

Blog, Classroom Culture, ESL, Stewardship | August 11, 2023

As you scan your classroom or the halls of your school today, you may see some faces and hear some accented voices that stand out. A snatch of German or a few quick sentences of Chinese might pass between students in between classes. And these faces will look back at...

How Can Christian Schools Embrace Classical Education? An Interview with Lynne Little

Blog, Character Development, Classroom Culture, Curriculum Development, Leadership, Pedagogy, Philosophy, The Teacher's Lounge | June 21, 2023

Lynne Little of Compass Education joins The Teacher’s Lounge podcast and Curriculum Trak blog today. Lynne has been a Christian educator for more than 25 years, serving in early childhood, elementary, high school, and even as an adjunct college professor....

Wisdom in the Approach: Interview with Mark Eckel

Biblical Integration, Blog, Classroom Culture, Faith Learning, Integration, Podcast, Spiritual Formation | June 14, 2023

We’re welcoming Dr. Mark Eckel back to the Teachers Lounge podcast and the Curriculum Trak blog today. Dr. Eckel is a longtime friend at Curriculum Trak and is both a direct and an indirect influence on many Curriculum Trak schools and educators. We did a series...

Looking for a Culture Fit? Ask These Five Questions

Blog, Classroom Culture, Community, Leadership, Priorities, School Culture | May 9, 2023

You’ve likely heard it before: “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Druker’s famous line rings true for just about every organization that exists–even more so for mission-driven institutions. It is crucial to establish and maintain a healthy organizational...

The Three R’s of Classroom Culture

Blog, Character Development, Classroom Culture, Middle School, Spiritual Formation | April 21, 2023

Being an elementary teacher for twenty years was my delight…my joy…a true gift. It came easily and never did I have to go to work – I wanted to go – every single day. My job was not work but rather a calling – one in which I got to model true servanthood and create a...