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Nostalgia in Lutheran Education

I consider myself to be a nostalgic person – one who looks back on the past with a ...
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Engaging Boys in Reading: Overcoming Challenges and Strategies for Success

As educators and parents, we want all our students to develop a love for reading. However, when it ...
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Give Thanks in All Circumstances

Gratitude is in the heart of the Christian educator. To share perspective, Lutheran teaching is one of the ...
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Choice and Choosing

I imagine that just seeing the word “choice” brings to your mind a wide variety of topics, debates, ...
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Looking for a Fresh Perspective

Sometimes it’s nice to look at something from a different perspective other than my own. I have enjoyed ...
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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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Discovering New Things

Watching children discover new items can be so much fun.  The smile on their faces, the excitement in ...
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Beginning of the Year Testing Shows Some Concerns. Now What?

One of the very big questions in Christian ministry is, “How do we meet the needs of our ...
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Your Raison D’être

The Lord God gave me the ability to teach. He has taught me what to say to make ...
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