Prospect Management for Schools — Part Three: Data Use
Written by Martin Spriggs This article is part 3 of a four-part series. In part 2 of this series, we dealt with the process of prospect “acquisition” and answered the question of how to build a...
View ArticleIncreasing Effectiveness and Learning Through Flipped Classrooms
Written by Adam Mateske The use of technology is commonplace in the lives of today’s students. Consider the dramatic change these students endure after they step into their elementary or secondary...
View ArticleFaithful Work: A fruit of faith or an obligation?
Written by Andrea Van Sice “What is left when you give 100% to your ministry? Nowhere does God expect that” (Bauer, 1983, p. 7). Vocation is a fruit of faith and a matter of Christian freedom. When a...
View ArticleProspect Management for Schools — Part Four: Social Media
Written by Martin Spriggs In part three of this series on prospect management, we examined the different ways data could be stored and then accessed to manage prospect interactions and communications....
View ArticleThe Impact of Early Childhood on LES Enrollment
Written by Philip M. Gustafson Enrollment in Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) schools is declining. Since enrollment peaked in 1990 with almost 32,000 students, enrollment has declined to...
View ArticleThe Importance of Early Childhood Learning Centers
Written by David Gartner “All 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds need to stay at home with their moms!” This is a statement that was made by a stay-at-home mom in the first meeting we had at St. John-Redwood...
View ArticleAre Your Students Stuck in the Box?
Written by Heidi Groth Students today are free from independent thinking that pushes them to use their God-given creativity. While that may seem a bit harsh, consider carefully the type of curriculum...
View ArticleWELS Schools Need Servant Leaders
Written by Tom Plitzuweit In order for WELS schools to truly be servant-oriented organizations, the leaders need to make certain their teachers know their voices are heard and their opinions are...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Digital Badges
Written by Angela Hanson If you haven’t met a teacher who uses digital badges yet, you may soon. Digital badges are growing in popularity, especially in higher education circles (Raths, 2013). With...
View ArticleAssisting Disruptive Students in Our Classrooms
Written by Dr. Tracey Enser As I finish a school year, one of my favorite things to do as a teacher is reflect on my year. I enjoy thinking about the pros and cons and using these to improve for …...
View ArticleImproving Instructional Coaching and Evaluation
Written by Seth Fitzsimmons We need a good evaluation system in our WELS schools. Multiple education researchers, however, agree that teacher evaluation systems are troubled. Most do not do a good job...
View ArticleDo You Value Physical Education?
Written by Prof. Dan Gawrisch What does your physical education (PE) program look like at your school? Does your PE classroom look the same as it would have looked 10, 20, or even 40 years ago?...
View ArticleWords Printed on a…Screen?
Balanced literacy instruction in a technological era Written by Andrea Van Sice Reading is powerful. Author Emoke B’Racz reflects, “How my life has been brought to undiscovered lands, and how much...
View ArticleThe Principal’s Critical Role with New School Families
Written by Allen M. Labitzky Each year, I struggle to incorporate new families into our school. Despite newsletters and event calendars, many remain on the fringe. New parents say it is intimidating to...
View ArticleLutheran Principals Can Strengthen Schools By Listening
Written by Eric Ziel Every journey begins with one small step. This is true for principals who want to strengthen their school’s culture. According to Kruse and Seashore Louis, “Lasting change in...
View ArticleRecruit by Strategically Connecting Parents
Written by Steve Haag Lutheran schools are a great way to share the gospel with the next generation, but that’s hard to do when a congregation’s school is the “best-kept secret in town.” One way...
View ArticleTeaching Social Studies: Why? How?
Written by Dr. Jeff Wiechman Is your social studies classroom lifeless? Was your social studies classroom lifeless as an elementary school student? Students describe social studies classrooms in this...
View ArticleA Case for Classical Latin in Elementary Schools
Written by Pastor Johann Caauwe I would like to suggest that the study of Latin, even today, be considered as an elementary instruction in language, and second, that this instruction is best begun in...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Extracurricular Activities
Written by Jared Matthies What are the characteristics of a quality, Christ-centered education in WELS schools? Would extracurricular activities be included on that list? Indeed, school-supported...
View ArticleCan Lutheran Schools Reimagine the Principal Position?
Written by Dr. John Meyer The Wisconsin Ev. Lutheran Synod (WELS) is attempting a radical shift in the way it approaches the Lutheran school principal position. Termed the 21st Century Lutheran...
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