A Nazarene support network providing fellowship, discipleship, and resources that strengthen educational ministries
How Will Our Schools Be Different?
Marilyn J. Dominick, NEW Chairperson
Things are looking up! Educators, politicians, and especially parents seem committed to in-person learning when schools reopen in 2021. This is welcome news, but it is probably safe to assume that schools will look and feel different in the future. Read more
Take a Fresh Look at Debating
Janine Wilkins, Homeschool Committee Member and Former Homeschool Representative
Structured controversy with civil disagreement facilitates discussion and trains students to respect opposing views and get hands-on practice with collaborative problem solving and civil discourse. Logical, reasoned thought with credible evidence wins debates. As the students practice, they become more comfortable with disagreements and diverse views. Read more
Get on the Road to Reading
Jan Wilton, Public School and Homeschool Representative Summer is a great time to learn and practice reading in a different way. Children are readily bored with the same reading projects they did during the school year. As an educator, you know that most children, perhaps even your own children, have struggled with school during the pandemic. Many children need a break. You need a break! What is a teacher parent to do? Read more
God Has It All in His Hands (Including COVID)
Mark Taylor, Christian School and College/University Representative
As I reflect on all that has taken place during our experiences with COVID, I am reminded that God is in control of everything. He has not abandoned us, nor will He do so. Isaiah 49:15-16 promises: “I will not forget you. See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands” (NIV). Read more
My Favorite Teachers—A Tribute to Dr. Homer J. Adams
Wes Eby, Global Representative
All teachers have their own “Hall of Heroes”—those people who pour or have poured themselves into their students willingly, skillfully, and sacrificially. Such heroes have helped mold and make us into the educators we are today. I shall always be grateful for each teacher in my life, but I confess that the few aforementioned people rose to the level of superheroes. Read more
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