Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”—Proverbs 22:6 In these tough economic times, Christian parents find themselves wrestling with the decision to make a choice regarding their children’s education. They recognize the trust that God has placed on them to love … Read more
The Center for Research on K-12 Adventist Education (CRAE) launched a brand new initiative in February 2015 called Ambassadors for Adventist Christian Education (AACE), an organization created to recruit, organize, and support volunteers for the K-12 Adventist educational system. The catalyst for AACE was the number of people who would approach me after my presentations … Read more
There are those moments in time when you wonder, Why? That’s not necessarily a bad question—it’s just such a personal one when dealing with issues in one’s own personal life. Such issues as when an unexpected death of a loved one occurs, or you experience a personal illness, or you face challenges on your job, … Read more
It is now bothersome to me when I hear that our youth are “our future,” although I’ve said it before, not understanding the message it implies. I have used this term with the intention of conveying the fact that our young people are the future leaders of this church and the expenditure of our resources … Read more
Scores of educators boarded buses, vans, and cars as they wended their way last fall to Camp Victory Lake in Hyde Park, New York. This was the first time in the history of the Northeastern Conference that teachers and pastors convened for workers meeting. As they disembarked, cemented smiles glowed from the faces of friends … Read more
It was on an ordinary day at an ordinary chapel where Lisa* learned about the importance of sharing. Several Oakwood University students, who volunteer with NAPS (National Association for the Prevention of Starvation), stopped by the Berea Academy in Mattapan, Massachusetts, to share stories with the children about their mission trips. They spoke about their … Read more
The concept of outdoor school is one that many school systems have adopted in recent years. We love the idea of spending time outdoors with our students, especially when we read about the schools of the prophets and Ellen White’s counsel regarding such venues for education. Outdoor school is perhaps one of the greatest gifts … Read more
2014 will be remembered as the year in which three experienced educators serving in the capacity of superintendent of schools retired from Atlantic Union Conference education team. In addition to their length of service in their respective conference offices, they will always be remembered for their dedication and commitment to improving Adventist education. Their legacy … Read more
The education leaders in the Atlantic Union Conference and the North American Division are concerned about declining enrollment in Seventh-day Adventist schools. Despite numerous brainstorming and marketing summits, enrollment continues to plummet. Last January, the Atlantic Union Conference Office of Education was selected by the Center for Research in K-12 Education at La Sierra University … Read more
Seventy-one years ago a small band of believers had a vision of providing Christian education to the young people in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Bermuda. After many challenges, a school was started in the Southampton church basement with 13 students and one teacher. There are now more than 300 students and 30 teachers living … Read more
