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Classical education is, first of all, the study of classic books. A classical education aims to read some of the greatest books, and there are good reasons to consider reading not only classics of religion, philosophy, literature, and… Continue Reading
N.T. Wright’s book After You Believe: Why Christian Character Matters, is said to be the sequel to Simply Christian and Surprised by Hope. In After You Believe, the Former Bishop of Durham states, “Virtue… is part of inaugurated… Continue Reading
"Gratitude is not only the greatest of the virtues, but the parent of all of the others" - Cicero Is your life marked by joy? Is your school marked by joy? Could practicing gratitude transform your life? What if practicing gratitude could… Continue Reading
Current research estimates that over 97% of our teens are on at least one social media platform and average 9 hours of screen time a day. It seems everywhere we turn we are urged to get connected and build a social media presence. Instead… Continue Reading
Our curricula are steeped in God’s Word and rich literature but our students in Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric do not automatically read well, delight in, or desire to read. Without ability, delight, and desire, reading is too often drudgery… Continue Reading
by Troy Schuknecht “How was your year?” “It was good. Yours?” “It was good.” I have attended the Society for Classical Learning conference annually since 2008 and while it is always a highlight of my year, the first half day tends to be… Continue Reading
Communication and relationships are at the heart of what we do as educators. Therefore, it is essential we not only understand the biblical principles guiding our practices within the classroom and the school generally, but we must also be… Continue Reading
Leadership plays a pivotal role in shaping the culture of any educational institution. School culture, often defined as the sum of attitudes, customs, and beliefs that characterize a school, is critically influenced by its leaders… Continue Reading
What would happen if your board did not meet for two years? Before you start catastrophizing, think for a minute. What would happen? The short answer is, you would figure it out. The longer answer is more interesting and challenging. Start… Continue Reading
There is much discussion in the classical Christian school movement about “rigor,” a word many of our schools no longer employ. Every school must contend with the appropriate levels of engagement. It is worth a thoughtful, prayerful… Continue Reading
In the last two entries, I made the case that boards need to be more generative. Generative governance is focused on sense-making, framing the work of the organization around essential questions of the school’s mission and values. This… Continue Reading
For years now I have been promoting Governance as Leadership, an excellent book on governance, that I believe every board and head should read. The book lays out three modes of governance: fiduciary, strategic, and generative. The… Continue Reading
