Math is taught in all of our schools, but not many schools know the real reason for this. John gives a wholistic view of the importance of teaching math.Courtesy CASBI.

Developing a vision for administration is important. Steven addresses jumping on board with the greater vision of Anabaptist schools, while realizing personal responsibility and vision. He raises several questions: What are we here to do? What is making us do it? What goal are we shooting for?Courte

God is here. Even if we are not walking with Him, He has established a real inheritance for every one. Jonas encourages us to enter into our own heritage, and to guide others in finding theirs.Courtesy FBEP.

Curiosity is a desire to know, an eagerness to learn. Mr. Brubaker gives ideas and examples about how to create a classroom atmosphere that moves away from boring to one where students experience the thrill of learning.

At the end of the day, a school is judged by its capacity to prepare students for life in community. The school’s capacity to understand and communicate the “vision, mission, and values” of a community is vital to success. In this session, Melvin focuses on the behind-the-scenes administrative work

In brief sessions, speakers introduce the cultures of the Kazakhs, Spanish, Americans, and Mursi.

We all want peace in ourselves and in others around us. How can we nuture attitudes and practices for peace?

Matt begins with a brief look at why we do devotions and what we are trying to accomplish, followed by practical applications and examples that have been effective in his classroom.

The text of Psalm 119:73-80, sung acapella. The arrangement is by Michael Owens and Frederick Steinruck. The text: Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: Give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments. They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; Because I have hoped in thy word. I

A session on Anabaptist history that looks at migration from Europe to numerous locations in America.

What is your goal as a teacher? Survival? Keeping your job? Teaching is much more than making it to the end of the year, Aaron reminds us. We have the opportunity to invest the precious gifts we have received. Is making the investment hard work? Definitely. But the rewards are incomparable. For more

If the March virus of lethargic attitude is pounding on your classroom windows, take courage! There are some ways in which the battles can be fought successfully regardless of the panes.

Melvin discusses, and proposes solutions for, several notorious problems facing Christian schools. Frequently, the answer does not lie in focusing on the problem, but in investing in our reason for being.Courtesy FBEP.

You know that reading is a path of growth. But what kind of reading will benefit your teaching the most? Develop a plan, says Melvin, and read with intention.This clip is taken from Melvin Lehman's talk "Intentional Growth" at Teachers' Week 2012.

Why is it so important to communicate well in the language of the people you are ministering to? In what ways is language learning intrinsically a part of effective ministry that bears long-lasting fruit? This presentation gives an introductory view of language learning and will stimulate your think

The fact that we teachers have authority over our students is a given. How and why we use it makes all the difference. Let’s look at ways we can humbly serve our students by properly exercising our authority.

If your teachers are developing their skills, are they doing it under the direction of the board or on their own initiative? Ken urges boards to plan for staff development, and suggests opportunities for teacher training and growth.

The world as we know it is huge and there is much geography to be learned. What are the important parts of the world to know about? What good is geography to us anyway?

Jonas begins with meditations on the power of words to bring life and make commitments. Words are not merely arbitrary labels, Jonas reminds us: "By our words we will justified condemned." Jonas goes on to give example activities of building rich vocabulary. Courtesy Christian Light Education (CLE).

How do Christian ministry teams enhance their witness for Christ? Where does trust come from and how does it disappear? Most teams have leaders, but too many leaders are not trusted. Find out how to build trust in teams for the Lord’s sake.