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A Writing Revolution for Science
It melts.” “Photosynthesis.” “Yes.” Early in my science teaching career, I often received short answers like these on tests and quizzes—and I didn’t think twice about it. As long as students got the content right, I felt I couldn’t fault them for not writing in complete sentences. Writing, after all, was the English teacher’s job—wasn’t…
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From Mandate to Mission: Gaining Trust for a Liberal Arts Vision
Some time ago, our leadership shared in a faculty meeting an exciting vision to deepen our Christian foundation by embracing the enriching traditions of a liberal arts education. There was a unique tension that filled the air with this announcement. Eyes glanced across the room, shoulders stiffened just slightly, and you could almost hear the…
Behind the Curriculum Curtain 