LEAven Blog
Drew Gerdes
What Do You Do With the Mad That You Feel?
Working through emotions is one of the uniquely demanding tasks of being human. Feelings don’t arrive in neat, ...
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Who Helped You?
Whether you are a fairly new educator or one with many years of experience, you likely have people ...
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Nurturing the Whole Child: Bringing Fred Rogers’ Six Fundamentals of Learning and Growing Into the Classroom
Fred Rogers believed that every child has the potential to grow into a caring, curious, and capable person—if ...
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Meet Me in St. Louis: A Joy-filled Gathering Within the LEA Convocation
In a time when so much competes for our attention, the 2025 Lutheran Education Association (LEA) Convocation offers ...
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What’s Love Got to Do with It? Everything!
You may think Valentine's Day is over, but it's not! Tina Turner once famously sang, “What’s Love Got ...
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Minimizing Challenging Behaviors: What Would Jesus Do?
Students today face unique pressures, including academic demands and social media influence, leading to heightened anxiety that can ...
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Embracing a New School Year: A Valuable Reflection
As the new school year begins, Lutheran school teachers celebrate their calling to a unique and meaningful ministry. ...
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Perseverance: A Guiding Light for Educators and Students
In the world of education, the journey of perseverance finds significant inspiration in Biblical principles. As educators navigate ...
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You’ve Come a Long Way: Celebrating Growth
Summer is around the corner. Are you ready? What’s your teaching journey been like this year? It may ...
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Shine Brightly: Reach Higher & Touch Lives Further
With the Advent season now in progress, look around and make note of what you see. Look closely ...
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