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Christian Teacher of the Year: Lucas Vieira instills wisdom of past to shape minds, souls of students

Lucas Vieira hopes his students “fill their soul cupboards” with the wisdom of the past and Scripture that is “good and true and beautiful.” Indeed, Vieira’s passion to build up… Read More

August 26, 2024
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Second annual ‘Heartland Hybrid and Microschool Summit’ to highlight importance of new education models

(The Sentinel) – An event scheduled for late September — the second annual “Heartland Hybrid and Microschool Summit” — will highlight the growing importance of this new model… Read More

August 21, 2024
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Christian Teacher of the Year: Gregg Preston’s dream of being a teacher, coach and evangelist finds its fulfillment in 35-year career

When Gregg Preston was growing up, he dreamed of doing everything from teaching school to playing basketball to traveling around the world telling people about Jesus.  As with many young… Read More

August 21, 2024
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Christian Teacher of the Year: Jayme Reese radiates empathy, love, inspiring it in students

Popular PBS painter Bob Ross had his “happy little accidents,” but for Jayme Reese, teaching includes intentional projects that sometimes pay off in a big way. Reese, who teaches middle… Read More

August 19, 2024
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Christian Teacher of the Year: Jennifer Tonkinson prepares junior high students to live biblically through Orwell-inspired teamwork

Jennifer Tonkinson knows firsthand the importance of avoiding “groupthink,” especially for middle-school classrooms at Valley Christian Schools (VCS) in Chandler, Arizona. Instead of allowing students to settle in cozy cliques,… Read More

August 16, 2024
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After flooding takes out Iowa Christian school, community rallies to bring it back

From being five feet underwater to like new on the inside, Rock Valley Christian School is experiencing quite a transformation. The smalltown private school in northwest Iowa suffered near-total destruction… Read More

August 13, 2024
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Christian Teacher of the Year: Erin Seitz uses art to ‘serve others and share the good news of Jesus’

Even though Erin Seitz had felt a calling to be a Christian art teacher since 5th grade, she didn’t think it was possible given the path she was on. “I… Read More

August 12, 2024
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Former Christian Teacher of the Year Brook Stewart wins Texas-wide ag award

Christian school ag teacher Brooke Stewart keeps piling up the awards. Stewart, who won the Herzog Foundation’s 2023 Christian Teacher of the Year Award for her… Read More

July 30, 2024
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Christian school boom continues as parents seek faith-based alternatives

It’s not doom or gloom – it’s boom! Across the nation, Christian education is expanding: enrollments are up, new schools are launching and current schools are expanding. The growth of… Read More

July 29, 2024
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How Christian schools are tackling cyber security

Many of the nation’s 30,000 independent private schools could be susceptible to cyberattacks, according to a recent article in EdTech Magazine. The threats are widespread, but… Read More

July 22, 2024
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The ‘father’ of school choice you’ve never heard of: Father Virgil Blum

School choice proponents often credit Milton Friedman for starting this popular movement, but new scholarship suggests at least one other professor should get recognition where it’s due. “We cannot fully… Read More

July 10, 2024
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Wisconsin district refuses to sell empty building to Catholic school, faces legal action

A Wisconsin school district is facing legal action for refusing to sell a vacant building to a Catholic school. The Marinette School District (MSD) has allowed its former Garfield Elementary… Read More

July 8, 2024
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Religious university grads lead more fulfilling lives, new research reveals

Graduates of Catholic universities report greater satisfaction in life, a new survey finds. The study, commissioned by St. Mary’s University (SMU) and conducted by YouGov, found… Read More

July 1, 2024
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Christian school alum drafted by Chicago Bulls in first round

Sunrise Christian Academy graduate Matas Buzelis was just selected 11th overall in the NBA draft. The 19-year-old was overwhelmed with emotion, declaring himself “blessed.” “I’m blessed, man. This is what… Read More

June 28, 2024
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‘Stiff-armed’: Iowa Christian school’s generous offer for vacant building rejected by Iowa public school in favor of low-ball bid from developer

An Iowa public school board rejected the bid of a Christian school to buy district property, even though the offer came in at over twice the winning bid. The decision… Read More

June 27, 2024
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Colorado discriminated against Catholic preschools by starving them of funding, court rules

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A federal court ruled Wednesday that Colorado discriminated against Catholic preschools by refusing to allow them to participate in the state’s school voucher program over… Read More

June 6, 2024
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Experts dispute report claiming inflation in private school tuition from school choice in Iowa 

Education experts are seriously questioning the academic rigor of a new study that suggests Iowa’s universal school choice program is causing private school tuition inflation.   The… Read More

May 24, 2024
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Fire destroyed this church’s building. But it sparked the launch of a Christian school in central Illinois

A dream in April 2023 caused Ed Herald to believe God was calling him to start a Christian school – even though his church’s building had been destroyed by fire… Read More

May 23, 2024
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Chosen star Jonathan Roumie tells college graduates to surrender their lives to God

The Catholic University of America’s recent graduates were lucky to have Jesus as their commencement speaker – or at least the actor who plays him. The Chosen star Jonathan Roumie… Read More

May 15, 2024
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Study suggests school choice could help mend America’s partisan divide

School choice may help students overcome the growing divisiveness observed by cultural commentators today – and do more good for the public than public education itself, a new study suggests. Read More

May 13, 2024