A Nazarene support network providing fellowship, discipleship, and resources that strengthen educational ministries
What’s Your Opinion?
Beula Postlewait, Communications Representative
Nazarene Educators Worldwide (NEW) offers membership to educators in a variety of educational settings. Marilyn Dominick, our NEW chairperson, has formulated a survey that will give us information about the educational needs in your setting. We would like to hear from you. Read more
End of Year Tests—a Time to Be RELAXED and Celebrate!
Jan Wilton, Homeschool and Public School Representative
It is the dreaded time of a school year; the state-mandated testing time is upon us! Students and teachers alike are voicing concerns and questions: Are the tests necessary? Why do we have to put students through the rigorous hours of testing? Teaching is so much more fulfilling. Read more
Have You Tried Assistive Technology?
Mark Taylor, College/University and Christian School Representative
Assistive technology (AT) is the term referring to “any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of a child with a disability.” My goal is to help you learn about this topic and develop your expertise with assistive technology. Read more
How Should We Assess Student Learning This Year?
Marilyn J. Dominick, Chairperson of Nazarene Educators Worldwide
Considering the very strange and challenging school year of 2020-21, has your school leadership team planned how they will assess the learning that has taken place? Read more
Social Distancing in Schools
Beula Postlewait, Communications Representative
Everyone knows “six feet apart” is the standard rule for distance. However, when someone asks me to tell them the size of my guest bedroom, I may have a blank look on my face. “Well, maybe 10 feet by 15 feet?” Children often are more like me. How far is six feet? Read more
U.S. Department of Education Releases Guidance to States on Assessing Student Learning During the Pandemic
Beula Postlewait, Communications Representative
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is providing guidance to states emphasizing the importance of flexibility in administering assessments this year as a result of the pandemic and supporting the use of assessment data as a source of information for parents and educators to target resources and support, rather than for accountability purposes this year. Read more
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