Sex is the new hot topic in New York City public schools. Starting this year, all middle and high school students are required to take sex education courses that will not only teach students how to properly use a condom, but also explain risky sexual behavior in graphic detail. Parents…  [more]

I recall a conversation with a parent considering a suburban Chicago Protestant Christian school for his children. He jumped right to what would make the difference for him. “I get the Christian piece. It’s clear this school does that well. But tell me about the education piece. How good are…  [more]

Our last child is entering his senior year and we want him to relish the experience. It seems like ever since he entered high school we’ve been focused on preparation. Prepare for the next grade. Prepare for standardized tests. Prepare for college. This may seem a little radical for an…  [more]

Most everybody in the United States has been to school at some point in their lives. This seems to result in everyone being convinced that they know the solution to our education woes. I am glad that people are interested in education, but I think we need to be careful…  [more]

I recently returned from my daughter's college freshman orientation at her chosen Christian liberal arts school. Aside from my subtle beginning-of-the-empty-nest crisis, I'm stoked to see the opportunities for intellectual, spiritual, and emotional growth sprouting all along my daughter's path. I was especially thrilled to read some of the orientation…  [more]