School Subjects

Teaching & Learning

The Teacher Quandary

Jonathan Miller February 2, 2023

Why do so many teachers quit teaching? Is it really as simple as low wages, or are there deeper factors we should be noticing? Is teacher overload part of the issue? Is increasing disrespect from the school, community, and even school boards a factor? If you were a teacher, would you teach long term in your school?

Download audio

Categories:

Board and Admin

School Administration

School Board

Tags:

retention

teacher longevity

teacher support

Grades:

General

Resource Type:

Audio

Pass it on:

More from this series: Pacific School Leadership Institute 2022

Effectively Accommodating Varying Student Ability

Lyndon Hartman February 2, 2023

Within any group of students there will be diverse talents and aptitudes. Is it appropriate to modify systems of scope and sequence to accommodate varying student ability? If a student fails in one…

Constructive Listening

Dwayne Erb February 2, 2023

In the quest for effective communication, have you noticed we emphasize speaking skills more than listening skills? What is good listening? What are the habits and mindsets of a good listener? How…

Curriculum Presentations

Lyndon Hartman, Wes Weaver February 2, 2023

Presentations on two major curriculums: Christian Light and Rod & Staff.…

By Love Serve One Another

Arlin Geigley February 2, 2023

Without charity, all our gifts, understandings, and contributions profit nothing! This concluding topic will invigorate you to return to your responsibilities with a renewed focus on love and…

Nurturing a Child’s Sense of Wonder and Beauty Through Art

Keri Martin February 2, 2023

Over the past half century, popular children’s books have deteriorated into tasteless plots and cartoonish illustrations. This is an insult to the God-given intelligence and sensitivity that…

Is There Not a Cause?

James Martin February 2, 2023

What good is school? Why does your community need a school? After many decades, conducting our own schools has become commonplace. What are the contributions of schools to our church life in 2022? If…

Tech at School: Pros and Cons (Panel Discussion)

James Martin February 2, 2023

As we all know, technology continues to change our world. Can tech be suitably utilized in our schools? Are we equipping students for its appropriate use? How might tech help or hinder the functions…

Nurturing a Child’s Sense of Wonder and Beauty Through Literature

Keri Martin February 2, 2023

Over the past half century, popular children’s books have deteriorated into tasteless plots and cartoonish illustrations. This is an insult to the God-given intelligence and sensitivity that…

Shouting for the Battle

Mike Hofer February 2, 2023

Many of the early Christian private schools experienced legal difficulty to secure the freedom to operate. This topic will review one of those stories, and note how the visionaries of that time…

SOS Calls from the Board

Paul Sommers, Jeff Good, Wilmer Hursh, Phil Kauffman February 2, 2023

A series of short talks on common calls for help from school boards: HELP! I’ve No Clue What I’m Doing (Jeff Good) HELP! My Teacher & Patrons Are At Odds (Wilmer Hursh) HELP! My Teacher is…

View Series