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What Role Can Bible Curriculum Play in Christian Schools?

Biblical Integration, Blog, Curriculum Design, Discipleship, Faith Learning, Podcast, Spiritual Formation, The Teacher's Lounge | February 29, 2024

We’re joined in the Teachers Lounge by CJ Harris, president of Positive Action for Christ, and Roy Faletti, VP of customer care for Positive Action. They speak about Positive Action, a Bible curriculum publisher for churches and schools since 1969, which is now...

Should Teachers See Themselves As Curriculum Designers?

Assessment Strategies, Blog, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Trak, Essential Questions | February 8, 2024

Today on The Teachers Lounge, we have a treat that’s been a long time coming. Mary Lou Capan of Capan Consultants, a longtime friend of Curriculum Trak, promoter of curriculum mapping through Curriculum Trak, a trainer, one of our first certified users (she...

The MOST IMPORTANT Part of Health Education

Biblical Integration, Blog, Character Development, Curriculum Design, Faith Learning, Spiritual Formation | January 5, 2024

While working with schools all over the US, I am often asked what the most important aspect of health education is. Is it sports, exercise, nutrition, sleep, hydration, stretching? While all of these are important, there is one thing that is the MOST important –...

Initial Steps to Robust and Rigorous Curriculum Guides

Blog, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Mapping, Professional Development, School Culture, School Leadership, School Mission | June 13, 2023

Editor’s note: If you would like to learn more about what Dr. Long believes should encourage faith-based schools to strive for excellence, click here. One of the goals that I hoped to achieve before my second retirement was to facilitate the development of...

Growth and Grief: A Cautionary Tale

Blog, Curriculum Design, Decision-Making, Educator Insights, Pedagogy | May 26, 2023

Like many teachers, I like to view myself as an innovator when it comes to my instructional practices. As I grew from a novice to a more experienced practitioner, I prided myself in being willing to try new things while applying what I was learning from the experts in...

How Many Times Per Week Should You Offer PE/Health Class?

Blog, Curriculum Design, Educator Insights, Encouragement, Philosophy, School Culture | May 3, 2023

While working with schools nationwide, I am often asked how often they should have PE/health class at their school. And they are often surprised by my answer because it causes them to reflect not just on the frequency of their health education program but also on the...