Bagnall: Lutheran Kids in Mission

By Jennifer Bagnall. If you need a happy story, this is it! Discover the Lutheran Heritage Foundation and tell your students about this wonderful mission and how your school can help. more

Tags: Ethiopia, Indonesia, Jen Bagnall, Lutheran Heritage Foundation, Ukraine

Barlau: Inspired to Teach

By Martin Barlau. When did you first know that you wanted to teach—in a Lutheran school? Here are the experiences that took one teacher to the classroom—and beyond. more

Tags: Julie Bedard, Martin Barlau, Ministry, Retirement, Teacher, Vocation

Burkart: Teaching Music for Teachers Who Don’t Know Anything about Music

By Jeffrey Burkart. “I wish I’d paid more attention in my Music Ed class!” If you find yourself in the “musical quandary” category, here are a few suggestions that may help you to teach music in age-appropriate ways to your students. more

Tags: Authors, Composers, Jeffrey Burkart, Music, Recorders, Sing, You Tube

EncourAGEnet: Get Up – Get Dressed – Get Out!

By Richard Cohrs. Like many retired church workers, travel is part of what defines me. I love to travel. No matter the reason, I have found that travel has many benefits. more

Tags: EncourAGEnet, Richard Cohrs, Travel

ECEnet: Spiritual Nurture in the Lutheran Early Childhood Classroom

By Cheryl Haun. The goal of all ECE programs in the LCMS is to introduce young children and their families to the faith, expanding the kingdom and bringing glory to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. more

Tags: Authentic Reflections, Cheryl Haun, Church Year, Climate, Communications, Culture, Early Childhood, ECEnet, Equipping, Faith Development, Family Connections, Northern Illinois District, Seasons and Celebrations, Telling His Story

LDnet: Changing Our View of Behavior

By Kara Bratton. For the students whose behavior is an ongoing challenge to your classroom, we need to take some time to think about what the behavior is communicating and what expectations the child is having difficulty meeting. more

Tags: Attention, Automatic Reinforcement, Behavior, Escape, Solutions, Tangibles

LEADnet: The Art of Governance as a Competitive Advantage

By Kurt Senske. School boards. Who needs them? You do, and you need the best! more

Tags: Competitive Advantage, Culture, Governance Model, Kurt Senske, LEADnet, Mission

MIDnet: Debate with an Apologetics Spin

by Becky Talizin. Something to ponder — and debate in your own mind. Imagine debate experience before high school! more

Tags: Apologetics, Becky Talizin, Brad Alles, Debate, Fallacies, iDentity, LEA Convocation, Mama Bear Apologetics, MIDnet, Post-Christian America, Purpose, Truth

SECnet: Stronger Longer

By Amy Cooper. Consider a handful of reasons sometimes provided for a switch to a public school, unpack them, and then consider some ideas for how you, as a classroom teacher or administrator, can tackle them with confidence and kindness. more

Tags: Amy Cooper, Distance, Faith Formation, Friends, Ministry and Mission, Out in the World, Programming, Public Schools, Reputation, SECnet, Sports, Stronger Longer, Tuition