As I think about topics to address concerning Christian education, I often find myself focusing on cautions and pitfalls. Things that Christian educators should watch out for and work to fight against. While I think these are important things to write about, it feels...
I never planned to teach. I became a Christian educator unexpectedly, and I remained one because the idea of teaching Christianly captured my imagination. As a young teacher in a Christian school, I gradually realized there was more to making education “Christian”...
Hiring someone to work at your Christian school is tricky business. You can look at the resume, the philosophy of education and the statement of faith, but the three pieces only really knit together when the applicant is sitting in front of you at an interview. At our...
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...
I don’t know how often The New York Times features an article on Christian education, but they did this past October. They report that Christian schools across the country are booming. This February, The Grand Rapids Press reported similarly. Christian schools across...
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...