“It seems like no one cares about me!  No one wants to play with me.”  This was the perception Brenda shared.  I assured her that we do care about her, and tried to gently help her to see that if she is being mean to other children they …Read More

For three weeks in November, we asked conservative Anabaptist educators to tell us about their work at school. In this post, we begin sharing the results. As you read, remember: this survey was conducted online and does not represent a scientific sampling of educators in the conservative Anabaptist …Read More

If you put a monkey in front of a typewriter and let him type for a very long time, would he eventually produce the works of Shakespeare? This question, or a version similar to it, has been floating around the world of mathematical probability for a very long …Read More

What parents want most from teachers. Hm. Is this even a thing? Isn’t this like asking what a woman wants in a man? (The correct answer is: Which woman?) Some parents like a relaxed classroom, while others want strict vigilance. Some want frequent communication, while others are good …Read More

We know the iGeneration refers to those who grew up with the knowledge of technology. Does it also suggest people whose lives center around me, me, me, what I want, and when I want it? Sometimes I wonder. What will a me-centric person do for their family and …Read More