If You’re a Christian Teacher…

By Martin Barlau. After Jesus arose from the grave and taught His followers for another month, He returned to heaven. But the Apostle Paul tells us that “He gave some …teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ” (Eph. 4:11–12 ESV). Along with the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors, Jesus gave His Church teachers. Are you one of these? more

Tags: Body of Christ, Ephesians 4:11-12, Features, Free Will, Grace, Life with God, Love, Martin Barlau, Sinners, Teachers, Trinity

New Religion Standards

By Alicia Levitt and Julie Dietrich. From preschool through graduation, students ought to experience a curriculum that logically helps them move up from step to step, leaving no gaps that make it difficult for students to get to the next level. more

Tags: Alicia Levitt, Alignment, Anchor Standards, Anna Johnson, Biblical Literacy, Christian Heritage, Concordia Publishing House, Confessing the Faith, Curriculum, Domains, Dr. Rebecca S. Schmidt, Features, Heather Volmerding, Indiana District, Julie Dietrich, Karen Geiger, Lisa Clark, Lutheran Doctrine, National Religion Standards, Works of Love,

Whodathunkit? Blog: Send the Whole Faculty to the LEA Convocation

By Ed Grube. Enjoy a few suggestions on how to afford a very worthwhile 2022 LEA Convocation. more

Tags: Accordion Player, Budget, Convocation Budget Guide, Convocation Deposit, Features, Funding, LEA Convocation, Martin Snickerschnitzel, Milwaukee, Together

ECEnet: Loving the Family

by Sheri Losoya. Those working in early childhood programs have a unique opportunity to love the entire family associated with each child. Loving our families and sharing Jesus is the reason we do what we do. more

Tags: Connections, ECEnet, Foundations, Love, Mission, Prayer, Seeds of Faith, Sheri Losova, Songs, Trust

EncourAGEnet: Old Teachers Never Die—They Just Grade Away

By Richard Cohrs. Old teachers may not die, but they do face the challenges of being a servant worker in old age. more

Tags: EncourAGEnet, Estate Planning, Post-Christian Culture, Psalm 71:17-18, Retirement, Rich Cohrs, Servant Workers, Teacher Emeritus, Weakened Body, Wisdom

ETnet: Getting Fifth and Sixth Graders to LOVE Writing with Writing Role-Play

by Allison Golz. Learn how one teacher was delightfully surprised by her students’ creativity and eager responses to a writing activity. Allison also shares specifics for you to try. more

Tags: Alison Golz, Brainstorm, ETnet, Fifth Grade, Imagination, Roles, Situation, Sixth Grade, Writing, Writing Role Play

LEADnet: Get an Attitude About NLSA: 10 Tips to Help You Thrive Through the Accreditation Process

by Ed Grube with Keith Wilharm. Attitude can be a facilitative friend or an abominable adversary. Thinking you could use a friend, consider these tips gathered from your colleagues for your accreditation initiative. more

Tags: Accreditation, Attitude, District, Ed Grube, Evidence, Keith Wilharm, LEADnet, NLSA, Perfect Score, Pray, Technology, Time, Tips, Train

LDnet: Special Education Inclusion in Lutheran Schools

By Kara Bratton. Think you know what inclusion means? Find out what inclusion really includes! more

Tags: Disabilities, God-given Gifts, Inclusion, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004, Kara Bratton, Language, LDnet, Special Education

MIDnet: A Drama Club in Your Middle School

By Jeffrey E. Burkart. Middle school children have plenty of drama in their lives, but it isn’t always directed, focused on a goal, or aesthetically pleasing. Middle schoolers are in those transitional years of early adolescence fraught with the complexities of new and changing friendships, the need to “belong.” These are the perfect opportunities to start a drama club! more

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