Put Your Phone Down. You’re Welcome!
February 28, 2025
The kids are not ok. And frankly, neither are the adults. We have met the enemy, and he is us—that is, the “us” that is
A January for the Ages
January 30, 2025
Is this what you expected from a second Trump presidency? January has been one of the most politically consequential and astonishing months that I can
Unleash Joy
December 17, 2024
I have not seen the new “Gladiator II” movie, but its recent release reminds me of a line from the original. General Maximus (Russell Crowe)
Elections Have Consequences (for Education)
November 8, 2024
(The combination of the Rise Up Summit and my mother passing away unexpectedly on the 17th prevented me from writing in October. However, the timing
“Show me the man, and I’ll show you the crime.”
September 30, 2024
When I started this column, the name “Free to Teach” stemmed partly from the desire to highlight threats to the ability of followers of Jesus
It’s Weird Out There
August 29, 2024
After a summer break, it is so good to be back writing Free to Teach! It’s back-to-school season. It’s election season. And it’s weird. I
The Jesus Way
May 28, 2024
“There’s only one way to not be threatened by anything, and that’s if you have nothing to lose.” -Brant Hansen This is certain to be
Five reasons for hope in a time of confusion
April 26, 2024
As you have probably heard, the Biden administration just announced Title IX rule changes that alter how the administration interprets and applies civil rights laws
A Welcome Course Correction
March 22, 2024
I am pleased to welcome a distinguished guest writer for our March Free to Teach column. Dr. Clint Elliott is not only a member of
Leaders Who Knew It Wasn’t About Them
February 16, 2024
In celebration of Washington’s and Lincoln’s birthdays this month, which have been awkwardly combined into “President’s Day,” I would like to start by honoring each
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