Common Core Christianity

By Joe LaGuardia There is no little controversy surrounding education reform of late, particularly as it relates to Common Core, an education initiative originally proposed by governors across the nation.  Common Core, though confused by myths and misnomers, provides nationally-recognized benchmark standards and competencies in mathematics and language arts. When I taught high school social studies, I sawContinue reading “Common Core Christianity”

“Slow reading” is rooted in Lectio Divina

    Everyone who knows me knows that I am an avid reader.  I used to knock out a book every week or so, sometimes two books if I had to read for classes.  When I had children, reading became a rare recreational activity. Now that my children are older, I try to read moreContinue reading ““Slow reading” is rooted in Lectio Divina”