Imagine that you have been selected to participate in a massive sociological research project sponsored by NASA. They have chosen other candidates with similar socio/political views from a variety of occupations that could naturally form a community. They want to study human interaction in preparation for future colonization of the moon, orbiting space stations, or […]
Every institution has a set of foundational beliefs. This reality always shapes the actions, the attitudes, and the priorities of the institution. For example, a “for profit” commercial enterprise may have as its foundational principle “make a profit.” The business would then layer on that idea other foundational beliefs. You may find a coffee shop that […]
I have heard it said that when you have a good book, you are never alone. I believe it. There is a certain simple pleasure found in being caught up in a good story. Never-the-less, reading is work. Reading is more work than watching a video or cartoon. It is more work to actively get […]
The Latin word for student is discipulus. From it, we get a few English words. Disciple Verb form: meaning to help make one a better student. (ie. The youth pastor likes to disciple young people in the gospel.) Noun form: a person who is dedicated to a school of thought or a teacher Discipline Verb: […]
Christmas 2020 Dear Bradford Academy Family and Friends, “There is No Room!” These distressing words were spoken to expectant parents, Mary and Joseph, long ago. The innkeeper was caught up in the rush of crowded rooms at a busy time. I wonder… did the innkeeper ever discover the identity of the baby? Did he learn […]
(Special post from Miss Amanda Windes, veteran Language Arts teacher at Bradford Academy) Over the years, Bradford students have memorized tens (maybe hundreds!) of poems, listened to one another rattle off silly and serious poetry, and studied poems in class. Sometimes, poetry can seem like a foreign language – strange wording, distant meanings, disconnected from […]
Tech is everywhere. I am concerned. I am concerned about technology and our children. Don’t misunderstand me; I appreciate technology. However, studies are reporting an increased amount of screen time among children, and at the same time other studies are linking screen time to negative consequences. We need to take this issue seriously. Using technology […]
I recently came across two fascinating quotes regarding education. Both of the quotes express an idea that should motivate us to action and help us to better understand the social and political challenges before us today. Our form of democracy is in danger and our Founding Fathers could tell us why. Dear Sir… Jefferson to […]
Science is a beautiful thing. The world around us fascinates me. I have emphasized the humanities in my academic career; however, I have also always enjoyed the beauty and wonder of the created world. You don’t have to be a scientist to appreciate and delight in science. The Creation Appreciated In 1990, I spent a […]