The role of the teacher as an academic instructor is well-defined. But beyond this expectation lies a sobering opportunity to influence those who will one day take our place. Vision for Education (Transformative Teaching) was...

The human brain, with approximately 80 billion cells, is highly complex. Learning and behavioral challenges often stem from this complexity, making this a nuanced topic to explore. Anthony provides an overview of two main areas...

How can the school board support and understand their teachers? Anothny Hurst emphasizes the need for resources, training, and a positive work environment to help teachers feel confident and cared for. Suggestions include...

Will my students like me and enjoy school? This question can bring some nagging fear as you face a new school year. Anthony discusses common mistakes teachers make that generate problems.

You as a teacher are given the authority to structure your classroom for a successful school year. Anthony considers principles and practices for establishing positive disciplines in the classroom.

Teaching is not merely the dispensing of information; teachers fill a place of authority. How will you exercise your authority? Anthony describes common abuses of authority and reminds us that authority is a tool to serve...

Do your teachers know that you care? How? Are you practicing the Golden Rule? Giving affirmation? Diagnosing without directing? People don’t quit jobs, they quit people – are you giving your teachers reasons to continue teaching?

In multiple messy situations in Egypt, Joseph correctly interpreted the realities of what he faced, providing us examples of the critical functions of leadership in difficult times. Effective leadership requires the ability to...

After investing more than two and a half decades in the Christian Day School, Bro. Anthony is still passionate about Christian Education. What perspectives keep this veteran teacher "on the firing line"?

How do routines help school administration and classroom management? What is the difference between structure that serves and structure that enslaves? What are the symptoms of too little structure? Who should identify...

Teaching is demanding. We constantly look for ways to be efficient and reduce stress. But in all this, we need cultivate a servant heart – one that honestly asks, “What is best for each student?”

Tens of billions of brain cells work in delicate balance, giving us the ability to think, memorize, express emotions, and enjoy social interactions. We will consider how technology effects these important abilities.

A series of brief talks from CASBI 2022.Mark Webb - "Keeping Minutes"Lyndon Hartman - "High School? How Far?"Anthony Hurst - "What does it Mean to be Professional?"Jonas Sauder - "Ten Tips for Effective Board Meetings"

In this talk given at Faith Builders Teacher's Week 2010, Anthony Hurst talks about the need for things like consistency, balance, diversity, and student connection, as well as some pitfalls, like expecting the worst or expecting...

The teacher's job is to impart knowledge and to train skills. But students are more than knowledge acquisition machines. Anthony calls us to follow Christ's example in caring for children's needs for belonging, closeness, and...