Summer Opportunities to Strengthen Your Calling!
As we step into the warmth of summer, whether you’re already relishing those sunny days or eagerly anticipating them, it’s a season for rejuvenation and reflection, especially for us educators. After the whirlwind of the school year, we have the precious gift of time to recharge and redirect our focus. At Christian Educators, we’re thrilled […]
When Criticism Cuts Deep: Navigating Tough Parent Conversations
Recently, a parent harshly criticized my teaching style and classroom management—it hit me harder than I expected. As a Christian educator, trying to lead with conviction and compassion, how do I respond to criticism like this without letting it affect my calling or my confidence? That’s a tough situation, and I completely understand why it […]
Reasons for Hope: A National Survey of Christian Educators
It is easy to get depressed when surveying the landscape of K-12 public education in our nation. We are constantly bombarded by stories of out-of-control students, teacher misbehavior, parental irresponsibility, and failing schools. And yet, I am thrilled to let you in on some cause for hope. At Christian Educators, we recently conducted our 2025 […]
Triggers, Support, and Next Steps: What to Do With an Aggressive Student
I have a very aggressive student in my class who’s constantly disruptive, and honestly, it’s throwing everything off. The learning environment is falling apart because of him, and nothing I try seems to work. I’m at a breaking point, but I’m afraid that if I ask for help, my principal will think I can’t handle […]
From Profanity to Reference Checks: Your Burning Questions Answered
Lately, we have received a large number of pressing questions from our readers. So this week, we are going to tackle more than one, including everything from profanity from a principal (it happens) to what happens behind the scenes when checking references! I am a Christian working in a public school. Yesterday, at a parent […]
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Opposition, Pawns, and God’s Redemption Plan
I hope your Easter celebrations were a blessing! Our church was packed, and I’ve heard anecdotal reports of higher-than-usual attendance around the nation. Do you sense God moving in our nation? Of course, holidays serve a critical function—they invite us to reflect on critical ideas. For example, what do the holidays of Easter, Passover, and […]
Contract Uncertainty
I’m really nervous about the renewal of my contract for next year. I’ve been working hard, but I don’t know if my administrators see my value. I want to continue giving my best effort, but how can I confidently do this when faced with this uncertainty? That’s a really tough place to be, and I […]
PD Burnout
I’m feeling overwhelmed by the amount of upcoming professional development days I have to attend that typically feel redundant, unnecessary, and irrelevant to my classroom. I want to grow and learn, but I feel like having the time to plan on my own would be a lot more beneficial. I don’t want to spend a […]
The Earthquake in American K-12 Education
Do you feel the ground shifting under your feet? President Trump’s Executive Order on March 20 to move toward ending the Department of Education is just one data point contributing to a veritable earthquake in education. While the “quaking” has been going on at least since the pandemic, let’s first turn our attention to the […]