Everyone has had that one teacher, the one teacher who stood out, who took the time to help you learn, and who seemed to understand you better than the rest. Maybe it was your 9th grade math teacher, Mrs. Flecher, who helped explain algebraic equations in "English" so you could understand how seemingly jumbled letters make sense as numbers. Maybe it was your middle school social science teacher, Mr. Robertson, who wore fun hats and costumes to class as you studied world cultures. ...

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In recent news, the Dove Foundation, in cooperation with the The Association for Christian Retailing (CBA), is working on a new rating system for Christian-based films and movies. Helping evangelic retailers and purchasers know what they are getting, Dove is proposing adding seals of approval to include "Faith Friendly" and "Faith Based" in addition to its current seal of "Family Approved."...

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It's hard to escape-cell phone buzzing, ear phones dangling, texting on the go, and dinners in front of the television. As the cell phone bills reflect all too clearly, it's a digital age we're living in. Children ages 8-18 are the fastest growing group to adapt to and use multimedia in their daily lives.

A report from the Kaiser Family Foundation says the typical American child in the above age range averages 7 hours and 38 minutes each day using media (such as television, computer, video games, cell phones, and music players) for entertainment.¹ ...

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Does today seem like a day you just can't face? Are you wondering how your Christian school is going to stay open next fall or facing the challenge of decreased enrollments? Maybe you're facing personal difficulties or you have difficult summer school students who just don't seem to grasp concepts.

Take heart. You are not alone. The Lord says, "Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee" (Deuteronomy 31:6)....

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As Christian educators, you spend thousands of hours preparing students for tests, lessons, and concepts. You carefully prepare introductions to new skills to correspond smoothly and fit each student's needs. You cater to learning styles, encourage personal expression, and pay close attention to classroom attendance. Not only that, but you grade and read homework and are always sure to incorporate the Bible and Christ into each subject and life lesson. You even help students prepare for college and offer courses on how to score higher on university entrance exams!

With all this careful, thoughtful planning, are you really preparing students for life after graduation, for life in the real world?...

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