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Failing Literacy and Math Proficiency Rates – Where Do We Go From Here…

Posted on April 25, 2023April 21, 2023 by mvoet2013

In the aftermath of the school shutdowns during the Covid outbreak, there has been much discussion regarding the negative academic, social, psychological, and emotional impacts on our young people. Although the scale and depth of the impact may not be fully understood for years to come, the devastation on state and national proficiency rates is … Continue reading Failing Literacy and Math Proficiency Rates – Where Do We Go From Here…

The Greatest Bedtime Story of All

Posted on December 20, 2021June 30, 2025 by mvoet2013

Luke Ch. 3; Matthew Ch. 1 and 2. Now, this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the power of the Holy Spirit. Joseph, her husband, an upright man unwilling to expose her to … Continue reading The Greatest Bedtime Story of All

Career Exploration

Posted on November 15, 2021October 25, 2021 by mvoet2013

There are few conversations more uncomfortable to witness than a well-meaning uncle or family friend asking a junior or senior in high school what they intend to do when they graduate. The vast majority of the answers are vague and impressive sounding: “My plan is to head off to Madison, but I’m not sure what … Continue reading Career Exploration

Love Your Kids by Loving Your Spouse

Posted on November 1, 2021October 25, 2021 by mvoet2013

Over the past 40 years or so, the institution of marriage has had a tough road. Nearly 50% of all marriages end in divorce; many young people are opting out of marriage altogether, choosing instead to cohabitate indefinitely or to simply move from one relationship to another when things get tough; Hollywood and big media … Continue reading Love Your Kids by Loving Your Spouse

Give God a Try

Posted on September 6, 2021June 30, 2025 by mvoet2013

Parenting is not easy. There is no handbook. The moment you feel comfortable and have everything figured out, your next child will throw a whole new set of complexities into the equation, causing you to stagger back a few steps. Our children are susceptible to all types of challenges, including cuts and broken bones, sickness, … Continue reading Give God a Try

Reading, ‘Riting, & ‘Rithmetic

Posted on August 23, 2021August 2, 2021 by mvoet2013

While watching the local or national news over the past ten plus years, one cannot help but notice that school boards and administrators have been front and center dealing with a whole host of controversial issues. Those issues include: “How much sex / lifestyle choices / gender issues should be included in health class?”“Is the … Continue reading Reading, ‘Riting, & ‘Rithmetic

Will You Let Me Answer Prayers in You

Posted on August 9, 2021June 30, 2025 by mvoet2013

Every high school student that is aspiring to one day attend college understands the importance of community service on his / her resume. Organizations like Key Club and National Honor Society have community service at the core of their missions and provide a variety of events and activities for students to positively impact their school … Continue reading Will You Let Me Answer Prayers in You

The Benefits of a Classical Education

Posted on July 26, 2021May 27, 2021 by mvoet2013

One of the few bright spots of the past twelve months of the experiment into on-line learning for the masses is that many parents were able to experience what their students were learning up-close and personal. As many students struggled academically and psychologically during this time, some parents became de facto students again, having to … Continue reading The Benefits of a Classical Education

Tell the Truth

Posted on July 12, 2021May 27, 2021 by mvoet2013

What a simple concept, really. Whenever you speak, whatever you write, or however you communicate, always tell the truth. Although this is a simple concept, humanity has been struggling with telling the truth for millennia. Why is telling the truth sometimes so difficult, and why is it so important? A doctorate in human psychology is … Continue reading Tell the Truth

The Dangers of Low Expectations

Posted on June 28, 2021May 27, 2021 by mvoet2013

As parents, students, and educators look ahead optimistically to next school year and getting back to ‘normal’, we should pause to re-examine what ‘normal’ should look like and make concrete plans to rebuild an education system worthy of this great country. The covid pandemic aside, over the past 30 or 40 years there has been … Continue reading The Dangers of Low Expectations

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