Art education is proven to foster creativity, confidence, and critical thinking in students as well as boost their academic achievement. Unfortunately, budget pressures and an increased focus on standardized...
Tom Landry, the former legendary coach of the Dallas Cowboys, struggled to find success during the team's first six winless years in the NFL. Coach Landry was known for engineering innovative formations. Yet, a little-known story about Landry...
Not long ago, the CCA leadership team asked teachers, “Why do you want to teach?”. I was busy teaching (and still am). Therefore, I did not respond. Perhaps, like Martin Luther would say, “I don’t have time to write a short letter.” Now, with my...
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Back-to-School time!
The transition from summer to school is one of my favorite times of the year. Every last moment of the summer gets a little bit sweeter. I treasure every splash in the pool and every unscheduled...
I grew up in Washington, the third most unchurched state in the United States at that time. For several years I lived in Moscow, Russia. The prevalent mindset there is that you are born Russian Orthodox, and if you are not Russian Orthodox, you are...
It might surprise you to learn the top job skills Google looks for in job candidates. The most sought-after job skills have nothing to do with technology.
Sometimes parents feel teachers only communicate to them when their child is in trouble. Sometimes teachers feel like parents don't respect the decisions they are making in the classroom. Sometimes there is tension between parents and teachers and...