The purpose of education has been strategically redefined. And I believe it is one of the greatest tragedies of our nations 250-year history. We have abandoned the moral formation of children in favor of an institutional process mandated by the state. Dictionaries record how a culture understands its words. By tracing the definition of education across two centuries, we see …

In my experience, it usually takes about three to four years to really start to get to know people. Then they leave the church. They move away or have a disenchantment of some kind and are gone. We are still Facebook friends. We may text from time to time, but we are not in each others lives anymore. And so …

The world my kids are growing up and going to school in is completely different than the one I did. Culture has even shifted dramatically between the time when my 21-year-old was in middle school and when my 14-year-old was in those same grades. Much of the shift revolves around sexuality and what we should or should not say. For …

Do you want to know what has convicted me lately? Even if we surrendered every single aspect of our lives to Christ, it would still only be thevery leastwe could do for Him. Hear me out. Do you surrender every aspect of your life to Christ? If youre being honest, the answer is no. Because if Im being honest, or …

There is something fascinating about the ocean. Covering more than 70 percent of Earths surface, it remains one of the least explored places on our planet. From glowing creatures in the deep sea to graceful jellyfish drifting through coastal waters, the ocean offers endless opportunities for homeschoolers to investigate science, geography, history, and environmental stewardship. Exploring ocean science can spark …

A new obstacle has recently surfaced to confront LGBT activists pushing progressive school districts to adopt policies that force teachers to lie to parents about their students gender identity at school. Lying is harder than telling the truth. Lying is especially hard for professionals (like teachers) whose job it is to tell the truth. Lying grows even more challenging when …

The Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge. We are given this truth in Proverbs 1:7 and 9:10. A reverent fear of and submission to God is the pathway to true knowledge and wisdom. One of the reasons I am convinced that every child should receive a Christian education is that no other form of education …

The political influence of teachers unions seems to be declining, according to a report released by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute. The report, titled A Crowded Table: Teacher Union Strength in 2026, compares recent data with a similar report from 2012 and found that membership in teacher unions has declined in 45 states and Washington, D.C. Additionally, the proportion of …