Culture
NFL players spotlight Christian orgs in this yearâs My Cause My Cleats campaignAn NFL initiative that lets players spotlight their favorite charities is also giving many of them a chance to boldly stand up for their faith. The leagueâs My Cause My… Read More
Courts
In religious liberty victory, Herzog Foundation granted permanent injunction in case over Biden-era pregnancy ruleA Christian nonprofit does not have to follow a federal rule that would mandate abortion accommodations, a federal court ruled in a permanent injunction on Tuesday. The Herzog Foundation argued… Read More
Christian Schools
Church-based learning centers share rapid growth at national conference hosted at Herzog FoundationForty people from 20 states gathered for the two-day National Reclaiming Education Conference in Kansas City this week to share best practices for growing church-based learning centers â small schools… Read More
Christian Schools
Christian Teacher of the Year: Jessica Valente takes a faith-based approach to teach special education students life skillsWhen Jesus declared âthe first shall be last and the last shall be first,â He didnât say humility would be easy â but special education teacher Jessica Valente is finding… Read More
Christian Schools
Christian Teacher of the Year: Dr. Nancy Cook brings the Bible to life with ancient artifacts in a modern classroomÂThe clean, crisp pages of an English Bible might obscure for high school students the real and fascinating world of people, places and things presented in Scriptureâs true stories, letters… Read More
Christian Schools
Christian Teacher of the Year: Adam Stevenson uses a classical approach to go beyond the cerebral, form Christian characterWhen it comes to measuring success in education, students and parents must look deeper than just academics. People are âmore than brains,â after all. So says Upper School Principal Adam… Read More
Christian Schools
Christian Teacher of the Year: Nicole Darroch champions âfreedom to innovate,â looks beyond current educational landscapeFrom scavenger hunts about being Godâs image-bearers to movement-based lessons on serving others, Nicole Darroch exemplifies faith, creativity, and academics working hand in hand. By teaching biblical truths in an… Read More
Christian Schools
Christian Teacher of the Year: Kit Avery has his students consulting with businesses â and ChristHow many high school students have you ever known who serve actual business clients on the side? Amazingly, Kit Averyâs seniors do at Southwest Christian High School in Chaska, Minnesota. Read More
Christian Schools
Christian school founders gather for fellowship, support at second annual SchoolBox eventÂCommunity was on display at the second annual SchoolBox Gathering near Kansas City as nearly 60 Christian school founders, staff and board members convened for two-and-a-half days of fellowship, teaching… Read More
Culture
âIt wasn’t me, it was Godâ: Dr. Ben Carson reflects on Christian faith, impossible brain surgeries, parenting and politics at Herzog Foundation eventThe most honest American presidential candidate of all time may also have been the most reluctant. But it was the former brain surgeonâs Christian convictions and love for America that… Read More
Courts
In religious liberty win, Herzog Foundation granted injunction in case over Biden-era pregnancy ruleA Christian nonprofit does not have to follow a federal rule that would mandate abortion accommodations, a federal court ruled in a preliminary injunction on Tuesday. The Herzog Foundation argued… Read More
Christian Schools
‘You canât re-enroll too early’: SchoolBox helps fledgling Christian schools with re-enrollment and retentionAs schools enter the second semester, the time is now to start asking families about re-enrollment. Thatâs according to Jonathan Edmondson of SchoolBox, a Herzog Foundation… Read More
Christian Schools
Herzog Foundation celebrates 100 trainings in 2024, attendance to grow in 2025The exponential growth of the Herzog Foundationâs trainings is nothing short of extraordinary. After hosting its first two events in 2021, the foundation, which supports Christian… Read More
Christian Schools
Herzog Foundation honors young essayists in Bill of Rights contestFreedom is alive and well and filling the young minds of students in Christian schools and homeschools across the country. Thatâs one takeaway from this yearâs Herzog Foundation Bill of… Read More
Christian Schools
Ideas take flight: Pastors, education leaders gather to focus on expanding Christian educationWhat happens when 55 pastors, educators and entrepreneurs come together for two days to share their plans and dreams? A heavy dose of strength, inspiration and creativity is released. Thatâs… Read More
Christian Schools
Herzog, YAF equip students to integrate faith, politicsTheyâre young, equipped and ready to effect change. Seventy high school seniors from across the country gathered in Kansas City last week for the first Faith & Nation, a four-day… Read More
Christian Schools
Christian Teacher of the Year: Every school should start with a kindergarten teacher like Mari Koester. Hereâs whyStraight from the experts, here are the first three steps to starting a successful Christian school: Do a market assessment. Define your school identity. Get yourself a Mari Koester to… Read More
Christian Schools
Christian Teacher of the Year: Christian education may be âthe last light left onâ for America, says Julie Pickard, while making sure it shines brightlyJulie Pickard is the middle school teacher every Christian parent dreams of: a loving mentor, eager to help budding youth embrace and take ownership of their faith. It helps that… Read More
Christian Schools
Christian Teacher of the Year: Big-picture thinking, prayerful meditation, help Staci Hadel forge snug bond with students, familiesImagine asking a 7-year-old to engage in prayerful meditation. A little dicey, right? Now try it with a couple dozen of them at once. Well, 2nd grade teacher Staci Hadel… Read More
Christian Schools
Christian Teacher of the Year: Rachel Burrow turns heads with ability to inspire studentsâ love of God, countryHow many Americans today have even read the Federalist Papers, much less talked about them at dinner parties? How many on the street could even say what they are? As… Read More