This week, AJ wants to hear from Brandon about his own experience and thoughts when it comes to his girls' educations. What are the pluses and minuses when it comes to public and private school?
Episode 306 – School Choices
An Old Dog Being Taught Some New Tricks
I'm a teacher, as has come up on our site on occasion, and spend a good portion of my days talking to students about the virtue and value of education. I've been telling them about the importance of a growth mindset, constantly looking to elevate our understandings and abilities, arguing against the very notion of "good enough."
Who And What Is A “Blue-Collar Scholar”?
We all, regardless of formal education, possess an intellect, the gift of reason, and access to the Truth which makes it possible for us strive after God, and our role in His plan. The blue-collar scholar balances the humility of recognizing how much we don't know with the confidence that our experiences and minds do have something of genuine value to contribute to the conversation.
Episode 117 – CRT in the Classroom
Wrapping up their conversations about Critical Race Theory, this week AJ and Brandon talk about the application of CRT in the K-12 classrooms. How should the system change? How should teachers adapt? As always, let us know where we missed the boat or where we nailed it!
Episode 114 – Critical Race Theory
This week, Brandon and AJ discuss the idea of Critical Race Theory, especially how it effects schools and teaching. While we aren't experts, we will be taking the time to discuss the key tenets of the philosophy in the coming weeks.
Conference Confidential: It’s All Confidence
Parent Teacher conferences make for an incredibly long week, but there is a lot of wisdom to be found in them. Some of it is even for the students! Do it with a side of confidence!
Episode 75 – Justice and Mercy
It seems like we only ever talk about justice in terms of punishment, retribution, and repayment. This week, AJ and Brandon talk about the bigger sense of justice as something for correction and even reward, using the example of how God, in His justice, guides and educates His people.