How does the school relate to the church? Edwin reminds us that schools should not rule over the mission of the church; they should serve as functions of their churches. He explores practical implications of this reality.

What do you do when some of your students master material, but some don't? Do you keep plowing through the textbook, frustrating those who didn't understand the previous material? Or do you re-teach the previous material, frustrating those who already did well with it?

Both of these options have problems, says Brian. Instead, teachers should differentiate their instruction, allowing those students who are able to explore more deeply while ensuring that everyone masters required content. This means more work for the teacher, Brian acknowledges, but the reward--all students experiencing learning--makes differentiated instruction worth its cost. In this video, Brian talks about how he handles differentiation in his high school classroom.

What is the worst thing a child can experience? It's not failure, says Gerald Miller. In fact, if you take great pains to make sure your children never taste defeat, you might be robbing them of valuable preparation for service in the world. Gerald notes the pressures we feel from our society to make our children our trophies, and counters with a suggestion: let your children experience both the comfort of your support and the natural consequences of their actions.

Methods, materials, and facilities: while these are important, Jonas underlines the influence of the teacher. In a talk to school leaders, he urges us to remember that teachers embody the school's values. Learning requires more than the availability of data. As they relate to their students, teachers share a way of seeing the world, and themselves, that guides their learning and growth.

As a teacher, parent, or school leader, pause to appreciate the value of your influence.

We have learned to pursue self-satisfaction as a primary goal. But happiness, says Gerald, is a by-product of a life of serving. Encouraging happiness as the endpoint for our children will only set them up for emptiness and disillusionment. We should prepare them for life by teaching them to serve.

An artist whose business employs other artists, Howard encourages schools to provide for the artistic possibilities of their students.

"The best thing about being a teacher is that it matters. The hardest thing about being a teacher is that it matters every day." This, says Anthony, is why teachers need support. Anthony encourages the training and development of current and potential teachers.

Dennis, an accountant who specializes in serving nonprofit organizations, describes ways that nonprofits can more effectively govern their finances. The talk focuses on income (donations, receipts, and scholarship income) and expenses (payroll, benefits, discounts).