Behind the Curriculum Curtain

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…

I still remember the first time I walked into a grade level team meeting as their new math curriculum coordinator/ coach. I had spent considerable time preparing what I thought was the perfect plan to launch a unit. The curriculum maps were clear, the resources were ready, and the rationale was airtight. But as I…