Three Great Untruths, pt 2
We often teach our children things that we don’t intend. In the previous article in this series, we examined the first “Untruth” we unconsciously teach -that children are fragile. We […]
Three Great Untruths, Part 1
We sometimes teach our children things that we don’t intend. When I was a child we went to the beach often because Daytona was only about an hour away. My […]
2019 Convocation Address: Three Great Untruths
There are three great untruths we should avoid teaching our children. Listen here:
It Ain’t Funny
It Ain’t Funny Rereading Reinhold Niebuhr’s essay Humor and Faith reminds me that humor is the exclusive domain of human beings. While my dog demonstrates noticeable “joy” when I take […]
Growing Up, Growing Old, and Good-bye’s
Growing Up, Growing Old, and Good-bye’s You likely do not know the work of Julia Kasdorf. I didn’t either until recently. She’s a published poet, though I think not particularly […]
A Fit To Be Made, Not A Trophy To Be Had
A FIT TO BE MADE NOT A TROPHY TO BE HAD by Stacey Hester, Director of Guidance The recent unfolding of scandalous conduct on the college admissions front is saddening. […]
Time to Garden
This spring students in grammar and middle school have had the new opportunity to start cool weather garden plants in their classrooms. Using special seed trays and white lights, the […]
The Final Exam is Breath-taking!
New Covenant students spent Spring Break in Cozumel, MX diving the great reef. Each was dive-certified (PADI) after taking a semester-long course in marine biology last fall. The trip is […]
iHistory Guest – Ken Kowalski
We want to thank Mr. Kowalski (left) for taking time to come speak to the junior class on Tuesday, March 13, 2019 as part of the iHistory initiative. Mr. Kowalski, […]
New Covenant and the National Reading Crisis
I consistently tell prospective parents that there are a hundred ways to teach students how to read. There are also some ways not to teach them. Reading is not a […]
