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The Briefing 04-01-13

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The Glory of God and the Life of the Mind

Christianity honors the life of the mind, not because it celebrates the power of human intellect, but because Christ himself instructed Christians to love God…Read this essay →
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On Getting Boys to Read

There is ample documentation to prove that boys are falling behind in reading skills at virtually every age level. In many cases, boys are semi-literate...
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“And Then They Are All Mine” — The Real Agenda of Some College Professors

On many campuses, a significant number of faculty members are representatives of what has been called the “adversary culture.” They see their role as political…Read this essay →
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Starting Something You Cannot Finish: The Eschatology of Christian Mission

Serve, preach, teach, and tell the world about Jesus until they put you in a box or until Jesus comes. And all will be well.…Read this essay →
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Where Homeschooling is Outlawed — Asylum?

Uwe and Hannelore Romeike may have been considered outside the norms of civil society in their native Germany, but not in Morristown, Tennessee, where they...Read this essay →
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Where Homeschooling is Outlawed — Asylum?

Uwe and Hannelore Romeike may have been considered outside the norms of civil society in their native Germany, but not in Morristown, Tennessee, where they...Read this essay →
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NewsNote: Just How Secular Can an Education Be?

Lisa Miller of Newsweek begins her article with what would seem to be a statement beyond dispute:  "It doesn't take a degree from Harvard to...Read this essay →
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Life Planning for Toddlers? The Myth of Gifted Children

What makes gifted children special and unique, setting them apart from their peers?  Jennifer Senior, writing for New York Magazine, has published a fascinating piece...Read this essay →
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The Blur of Gender — Is The New York Times Trying to Tell Us Something?

Is The New York Times trying to tell us something? Just eleven days after running a story on gender-bending teenagers on the front page of...Read this essay →
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Boys Wearing Skirts to School? What’s Going On?

Clothing makes a statement, and if The New York Times is any indicator of where the culture is headed, clothing is speaking loudly.  According to...Read this essay →
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NewsNote: Boys Wearing Skirts to School? What’s Going On?

"Clothes are never a frivolity -- they always mean something." Thus spoke James Laver, a famous costume designer and interpreter of fashion. He is right,...Read this essay →
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No More Homeschooling: Way Too Religious

Amanda Kurowski has been denied the right to receive homeschooling from her mother in the state of New Hampshire. Why? According to the District Court...Read this essay →
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Avoiding the Summer Brain Drain

Summer is a great time for resting, relaxing and enjoying time away from school. But summer can also be a time for mentally checking out...Read this essay →
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Avoid the Summer Brain Drain

A teenager I happen to know quite well (seeing that he lives in my house) announced last week that summer is time off for his...Read this essay →
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A Major Force in Education — Homeschooling in America

The U.S. Department of Education has released its periodic review of schooling in America, and it offers a revealing look at the growth of homeschooling. ...Read this essay →
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Surprising New Data on American Homeschooling

New data from the U.S. Department of Education suggests that homeschooling has grown in popularity among various segments of Americans. Homeschooling no longer seems to...Read this essay →
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The Christian Education Consortium
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“Cultivating the Christian Mind: Education as Soulcraft & Learning as Discipleship”
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Homeschooling Goes Mainstream

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Five Minds Better Than One?

There is more than enough psychobabble in this world, and not enough genuine insight.  I picked up Five Minds for the Future by Howard Gardner...Read this essay →
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Five Minds Better Than One?

There is more than enough psychobabble in this world, and not enough genuine insight.  I picked up Five Minds for the Future by Howard Gardner...Read this essay →
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Is Your Family Ready to Go Back to School?

As American families prepare to send their children back to school, Christian families are once again faced with a series of important decisions. What is...Read this essay →
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Just What Are Schools to Do? The Aims and Purposes of Education

Schools are never just about education. For that matter, education is never just about education. The school as an institution is founded and supported as...Read this essay →
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Ten for the History Books — Summer Reading [Part 1]

Summer is a great time to catch up on reading that is both enjoyable and truly informative. Several major books in the category of historical...Read this essay →
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Wisdom and Eloquence — Classical Learning for Christians

The Christian Church has always understood learning to be a central priority of faithful discipleship, and Christianity can claim deep reservoirs of learning, scholarship, and...Read this essay →
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Liberal Theology and Theological Education — A Cautionary Tale

The history of theological education in the United States is a convoluted tale involving a host of institutions -- each with its own story. The...Read this essay →
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Overt Hostility toward Homeschoolers

The controversy over a California appeals court ruling on homeschooling continues to expand, even as Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger pledge to defend the rights of homeschooling...Read this essay →
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Pray for Union University

The devastating storm system that cut across the Tennessee Valley Tuesday night produced tornadoes and a disaster at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee. Thankfully (and...Read this essay →
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CA SB 777: The Culture Wars Come To California’s Classrooms

An Encore Presentation From 10/22/07Read this essay →
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