"I'll be bloodied and you'll be bloodied, but at least you'll know not to bully me again." ~ Jay Rehak, Chicago teacher Source: Chicago Tribune Much fuss is being made about the need for teachers in classrooms in Chicago as they strike today, creating chaos city-wide. But with teachers who make comments like the one above, I'm thinking the students may be better off outside of their classrooms. I expect such immaturity from students -- elementary students, that is -- but not … [Read more...]
Why Schools Should Get Rid of Almost All Homework
September 7, 2012 By 20 Comments
I hate homework. Not as much as I hate yellow-jackets, but that's another story. As a successful K-12 school leader and principal for a dozen years, I bring a unique voice of experience to this relatively new educational nuisance we call homework. Schools should get rid of almost all of it. It's evil. That's right. Evil. What else should I call something that robs us all of that most precious resource -- time --and often gives nothing but hatred for learning in return? Before too many of my … [Read more...]
Where Have All the Children Gone in Your Church?
July 22, 2012 By 21 Comments
"But where have all the children gone?" The classic film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang portrays the rather bizarre kingdom of Vulgaria in which children have been outlawed, banished to hide underground, separated from the world of the adults. The zany plot describes how sweet treats get offered to entice stray children into captivity. It's weird. It's a bit disturbing. It also describes the worship services of many evangelical churches. Of course, I add the usual caveat, not all of your … [Read more...]
Waiving Away the Law: God, Obamacare, and Immigration
June 17, 2012 By 8 Comments
President Obama once again this past week took action that raises a question that sounds like a child’s joke – but it’s no laughing matter. In fact, it reminds me of the fifth and final reason I believe God objects to the health care law commonly known as Obamacare. For those just arriving, you can find more about me here and my latest project here. I am passionate about connecting real life with real faith. The question raised by how Obamacare has been enforced and by the President's … [Read more...]
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