In this episode of Base Camp Live, host Davies Owens welcomes Dr. Brian Polk, a seasoned classical educator and director at the College of the Ozarks, to discuss the vital topic of training and certifying teachers and schools in the classical Christian education movement. Together, they explore how schools can ensure both academic rigor and…
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There’s something wonderful that happens when education becomes more than just learning—when it becomes a calling, a journey of the heart and mind. At Kalos Christian Academy, we’ve dedicated ourselves to creating an educational experience that doesn’t just inform but truly transforms. An Invitation from Our Heart to Yours We warmly invite you to our […]
In this episode of Base Camp Live, host Davies Owens speaks with Kevin Goodnight, author of Dad Voted: Dads Devoted to Discovering Their Duty, Direction, and Destiny, about the vital role fathers play in shaping their children’s hearts, minds, and faith. Kevin shares insights from his personal journey and offers practical strategies for dads to…
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In this episode of BaseCamp Live, Davies Owens sits down with Emily Harrison to explore the challenge of managing screen time in today’s tech-saturated world. Emily, a mother and advocate for reducing screen time, shares practical tips for guiding children through their screen-filled environments, whether at home or in school. Drawing from her experience as…
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How can students make wise choices when faced with tough decisions? When life offers multiple paths, how do they know which one to take? Do they have the personal convictions to guide them, regardless of the situation or consequences? Personal convictions reflect our deepest values and faith commitments. As we raise the next generation, it’s…
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By Ron Gordon Over the last several years, while visiting Christian schools across the country, we’ve asked hundreds of students the question “Who’s your favorite teacher?” The answers are quite consistent between groups with phrases such as “Miss Smith makes learning fun,” “Mr. Jones seems to be the only teacher that has control of the […]
By Ginger Hubbard “JJ’s making fun of my face!” “Averi’s laughing at my drawing, and it’s not supposed to be funny!” “MOM! Tell Gracen to stop teasing me!” Sound familiar? Teasing can manifest in many ways between children: mocking (imitating someone to make them appear and feel stupid, silly, or ridiculous) or insulting (verbally […]
By David Paine Editor’s Note: Names have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals mentioned in this article. In May 2016, I was fired (and then agreed to resign) from a teaching position at a residential home and school for troubled children in Virginia. I resigned because I would not agree to a lie. Most […]
By Jeff Keaton When making the argument for Christian education, some have stated that if a child attends public school, they are likely to become an atheist. Although an atheistic worldview dominates public education, it hasn’t been my experience that most children from Christian homes who attend non-Christian schools adopt atheism as their worldview. However, […]
By Dr. Levi Secord Perhaps the biggest Achilles heel of evangelicalism is the lack of a robust biblical worldview. This is true for many Christians, from the pulpit to the pews, and it isn’t a new problem. Francis Schaeffer’s words ring true: “The basic problem of the Christians in this country in the last eighty […]