Comments on: The Path Toward Independence, Autonomy and Freedom for Christian Schools in America http://kingdomeducation.wordpress.com/2009/01/09/the-path-toward-independence-autonomy-and-freedom-for-christian-schools-in-america/ a place for Christian school teachers, parents and students Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:56:48 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: c.e.2007 http://kingdomeducation.wordpress.com/2009/01/09/the-path-toward-independence-autonomy-and-freedom-for-christian-schools-in-america/#comment-136 c.e.2007 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 03:57:09 +0000 http://kingdomeducation.wordpress.com/?p=70#comment-136 Ali, My organization is primarily interested in supporting and promoting education in a Christian context, with the principles and theology of the Bible properly integrated into the curriculum. We believe that a philosophical foundation for education, from a Christian perspective, leads students to discover truth as God reveals it to them through his Holy Spirit. We believe that in order to remain true to the faith, Christian schools must remain completely independent and autonomous, free from any kind of regulation by government or secular sources, including secular accrediting agencies, state requirements for teacher education (which do not support our philosophy or curriculum) and other entanglements. In order to remain free and independent, the credibility of the school must be impeccable, and academic excellence is the key to credibility. As long as Christian schools can demonstrate they are doing a better job in education than the public school system, they will remain free and independent. I'm not quite sure what you mean by your question. I would not be "supportive" of a school that held to a different educational philosophy. However, as an educator, and an American, I believe that any religious group, or any secular group, has the right to operate schools which are aligned with their own educational philosophy and religious teachings, and that they, too, have the right to achieve independence and autonomy from government control through the means of academic excellence. Ali,
My organization is primarily interested in supporting and promoting education in a Christian context, with the principles and theology of the Bible properly integrated into the curriculum. We believe that a philosophical foundation for education, from a Christian perspective, leads students to discover truth as God reveals it to them through his Holy Spirit. We believe that in order to remain true to the faith, Christian schools must remain completely independent and autonomous, free from any kind of regulation by government or secular sources, including secular accrediting agencies, state requirements for teacher education (which do not support our philosophy or curriculum) and other entanglements. In order to remain free and independent, the credibility of the school must be impeccable, and academic excellence is the key to credibility. As long as Christian schools can demonstrate they are doing a better job in education than the public school system, they will remain free and independent.

I’m not quite sure what you mean by your question. I would not be “supportive” of a school that held to a different educational philosophy. However, as an educator, and an American, I believe that any religious group, or any secular group, has the right to operate schools which are aligned with their own educational philosophy and religious teachings, and that they, too, have the right to achieve independence and autonomy from government control through the means of academic excellence.

]]> By: Ali Reid http://kingdomeducation.wordpress.com/2009/01/09/the-path-toward-independence-autonomy-and-freedom-for-christian-schools-in-america/#comment-135 Ali Reid Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:11:18 +0000 http://kingdomeducation.wordpress.com/?p=70#comment-135 I found it very interesting to read your latest blog. There's just one clarification I would like: naturally your organisation's concern is mainly around Christian schools - but would you be equally supportive towards schools of other, non-Christian schools? I found it very interesting to read your latest blog. There’s just one clarification I would like: naturally your organisation’s concern is mainly around Christian schools – but would you be equally supportive towards schools of other, non-Christian schools?

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