1+3=Dual Credit Program

Written by Don Gillingham, Spring 2018. Our 2017 valedictorian brought 30 credits with her to Valparaiso University this fall—a full year of college costs saved. Find... more

Tags: 1+3, Don Gillingham, Dual Credit, SECnet, Secondary

STREAMing Through Summer

Written by Mariana Knea and Jill Schutz, Spring 2018. This innovative STEM-based summer camp provides fun activities with programming that enhances a child’s love for... more

Tags: Jill Schutz, Mariana Knea, PEN, STREAM, Summer Camp

Winning Souls, Lighting Fires

Written by Jonathan Kamin, Spring 2018. Is faith development on your curriculum map? Check Jonathan’s suggestions for making sure it is a destination. Click Here to... more

Tags: Curriculum Map, Faith Development, Jonathan Kamin, MIDnet, Student Profiles

Being Flexible About Flexible Seating

Written by Dr. Kara Bratton, Spring 2018. Explore some ideas and information about flexible seating so you can be informed about this style of classroom layout and... more

Tags: Balance Balls, Chairs, Collaboration, Dr. Kara Bratton, Exercise Balls, Flexible Seating, Flexible Seating Expectations, Groups, LDnet, Safe Seating Rules

Proficiency-Based Education – A Paradigm Shift

Written by Jim Scriven, Spring 2018. Changing our core approach to instruction and learning, proficiency-based education is a game changer. Click Here to Read: ... more

Tags: Competency Based Education, Curriculum, Jim Scriven, LEADnet, Paradigm, Personalized Learning, Proficiency

Learning is a Treasure

Written by Karin Semler, Spring 2018. Receiving a CWEF high school scholarship was the first step in a life-changing journey of experiencing God’s love and serving... more

Tags: Concordia International School Shanghai, Concordia Welfare & Education Foundation, GLEnet, Karin Semler, Learning

All Kids are Geniuses and Genius Hour Proves It!

Written by Sara Ipatenco, Spring 2018. All kids are geniuses at something, and it’s our job as educators to realize this enormous potential and encourage our students to... more

Tags: ETnet, Failure, Final Project, Genius Hour, Research, Sara Ipatenco

Grow a Teacher is Blossoming

Written by David Ebeling, Spring 2018. The future of Lutheran schools are studying right now to fill those positions. You can help in their preparation by signing on to... more

Tags: College Students, David Ebeling, EncourAGEnet, Grow a Teacher, Mentors, Retired Teachers

For Prekindergarten Reading Success – Auditory Training Using Musical Instruments

Written by Margaret Beyer, Spring 2018. Music participation intrinsically rewards children for their participation, and it rewards them with cognitive enhancements too,... more

Tags: Auditory, Cognitive Learning, ECEnet, Margaret Beyer, Music, Musical Instruments, Prekindergarten, Reading

Taking the Pain Out of Playing Time – Part 1

Written by Jill Schmitzer, Spring 2018. When a school makes its overall goals for its teams clear, it helps coaches communicate what playing time will look like. Learn... more

Tags: AMDnet, Athletes, Athletic Directors, Athletics, Coaches, Jill Schmitzer, Playing Time, Policy