By Dr. Barrett Mosbacker January 25, 2011 I recently read an interesting article by the CEO of Yahoo! titled “The Peanut Butter Manifesto.” I highly recommend it. One statement from the memo is particularly instructive for school leaders: We lack a focused, cohesive vision for our company. We want to
By Dr. Barrett Mosbacker January 16, 2011 Take away from me the noise of your songs; to the melody of your harps I will not listen. But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream (Amos 5:23–24). As we consider our mission as
By Dr. Barrett Mosbacker November 20, 2010 The following is an email that I recently sent to our staff and parents. I am sharing this devotional on The Christian School Journal because you may want to submit your own acrostic, but I will not give you pizza! You may also
Guest Article by Dr. Kynerd, Chancellor, Briarwood Christian School November 14, 2010 These reflections are offered to encourage you: to have the Lord as your shepherd, to remain faithful in honoring Him through your relationships, to meet each relationship with confidence and security rooted in God, to remember His sufficiency,
By Dr. Barrett Mosbacker November 14, 2010 Guest Article by Dr. Marni Halvorson, Head of School, Covenant Day School Dear Christian School Parent, When something occurs that raises questions, it is not uncommon to ask others for their impression or understanding. This happens frequently in connection with situations at our
By Dr. Barrett Mosbacker November 14, 2010 This article is reposted and is written by Tim Challies. Special thanks to Nancy R. DeHaan, MACSA Executive Director, for sharing this article with me. Social Media There are many who doubt or downplay the relevance of the Old Testament to our times.
By Dr. Barrett Mosbacker November 14, 2010 I suspect that as children all of us experienced the fear of thinking a monster was in our closet or under our bed. Even as adults, we can feel the rush of adrenaline or the hair on the back of our necks stand
Guest Article by Author Unknown March 20, 2010 This fall about two million American students will leave for college for the first time, at a yearly cost of $12,000 for a public university and up to $50,000 for a private one. Scholarships and grants reduce the cost for
By Dr. Barrett Mosbacker September 06, 2010 I had the privilege of traveling to Australia and to China this summer. My trip to China was to develop relationships with school and government officials for establishing an academic and cultural connection between a Chinese high school and our new online Chinese
By Dr. Barrett Mosbacker June 23, 2010 I recently came across an article published by Microsoft containing useful email tips. I have slightly modified them and am publishing them here in the hope that they may be helpful to you. The Dos The following rules will help you look professional
By Dr. Barrett Mosbacker March 20, 2010 Soon after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, I sent the following email to my teachers. Great events — good and bad — present great teaching opportunities. To Faculty and Staff: There are times when a teachable moment presents itself that requires setting aside our planned
By Dr. Barrett Mosbacker January 11, 2010 I do not like horror films. I find nothing redeeming about them and I do not like leaving a movie theater feeling worse for the experience. Therefore, I do not watch horror films. But there is no escape — the horror stories still manage