Christian Schools
Teacher of the Year Jean Chen: It’s God’s storyHow did a daughter of educators in communist China, who vowed she would never teach, enter and then leave medicine and, years later, end up teaching at a Christian school… Read More
Christian Schools
This week in Christian education (Oct. 3-7)Memphis Christian school looking to expand – Evangelical Christian School of Memphis, TN is aiming to meet demands in Memphis for more Christian education by expanding its campuses. And with… Read More
Christian Schools
This week in Christian education (Sept. 26-30)Christian school rallies together to support teacher battling cancer – Mrs. Main, a teacher at Evansville Christian School, is fighting breast cancer. Her fellow teachers and students showed their support… Read More
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Federal court rules for Wisconsin Catholic school in split busing decision(The Center Square) – Parents at the St. Augustine School in Colgate could soon be putting their kids on the school bus after a federal judge ended a long-simmering… Read More
Christian Schools
First annual Christian education awards gala recognizes 12 teachers with national honors in nation’s capitalA select group of the nation’s best Christian school teachers was recognized with national awards of excellence in the nation's capital on Saturday. The 12 teachers make up the inaugural class… Read More
Government
Florida public school teachers who left for private education happy they did soFlorida teachers who left public education for private report they are happier, freer and more morally aligned in their new roles, according to a recent survey. The survey of… Read More
Christian Schools
Teacher of the Year Loren Hopf: Christian education is having a generational impactIt’s no exaggeration to say Christian education is changing lives – and entire families. Just ask Loren Hopf, a Christian school graduate who returned as a Bible teacher to her… Read More
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Teacher of the Year Josh Ernst: God is in all things, including scienceMaybe it’s his own considerable struggle in his youth that makes science teacher Josh Ernst such a magnet for students in crisis. While teaching at several universities, after all, he… Read More
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Teacher of the Year Greg Finch: Christian education may be the last best hope for America, Western civilizationMany of us hear a divine calling in our prayers. Greg Finch actually heard his with his ears. After finding his passion for history in college, and earning multiple degrees… Read More
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This week in Christian education (Sept. 12–16)Christians schools and homeschools continuing to boom – New stories of the exodus of families from public schools to Christian schools and homeschools show that families are continuing to seek… Read More
Christian Schools, Government
Maine’s religious schools’ ‘hands are tied’ even after Supreme Court ruling opening door to state tuition fundingThanks to a Supreme Court ruling in June, religious schools in Maine can participate in the state’s tuition program. So why aren’t they signing up? “Their hands are tied. The… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Harassed and ostracized Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter has its religious liberty rights restored by courtIn another landmark ruling for religious liberty, a Fellowship of Christian Athletes high school chapter whose status was revoked by the school and whose members were harassed have had the… Read More
Christian Schools, Government
Popular podcast helps families ‘make the leap’ from public education to better alternativesParents don’t have to be stuntman Evel Knievel to make the leap from traditional public education to something better. It just takes a little courage. So says Christine Stigall, who… Read More
Government
Catholic education leaders urge support for federal school choice bill(reimaginED) – The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic education leaders are urging support for a federal school choice bill that is poised to aid families whose children attend… Read More
Christian Schools
Man charged with kidnapping and murder in Christian school teacher Eliza Fletcher’s death received early prison release during pandemicThe search for a kidnapped schoolteacher in Memphis is over after her body was found Monday evening, Memphis police officials announced Tuesday. Cleotha Abston, 38, whose first prison sentence was… Read More
Christian Schools
Simply divine: Wisconsin Christian school repurposes former strip club, ‘lets the light in’When Ozaukee Christian School purchased a former strip club for its new home, Head of School Kris Austin knew it was an unorthodox move. “It is a story that only… Read More
Christian Schools
Huge leap of faith: Christian schools see record jump in enrollment, with more students on the wayChristian schools saw record leaps in enrollment in 2021, and early numbers for the 2022-23 school year show the trend continuing. As reported by The Heartlander last November the effects… Read More
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Christian school receives death threats over its traditional Christian views on sexuality and marriageA Florida Christian school experienced death threats, hateful calls and other forms of harassment over the last week due to its religious views on gender, sexuality and marriage. Although… Read More
Christian Schools, Government
Ohio Christian school started by partnering churches welcomes first class, funded by donations and school vouchersA group of churches in Ohio has banded together to open a private school serving low-income communities where families can use state funds to pay tuition. Westside Christian School… Read More
Christian Schools
Christian schools in this North Dakota town ready for enrollment increasesMinot’s private Christian schools are both seeing a bump in enrollment this fall. Administrators at both Bishop Ryan Catholic School and Our Redeemer’s Christian School said they think more parents… Read More