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Shakyla Hill's triple-double leads Grambling women to victory
Shakyla Hill scores 19 points, pulls down 10 rebounds and hands out 11 assists in win.
How Humility Leads to Contentment
We wrestle in our souls to be content. Our minds race out of control. The anxiety of the task list alone can control and steal our sense of peace. It can seem as if we are running in fear and, in reality, no one is chasing. We long for deeper communion with God, to hear His voice more clearly, but ... Read More
Do-Over or Double Down?
What does it mean to hold schools accountable? How do we measure school performance? Why do we care? We convened focus groups of K–12 stakeholders to wrestle with these tough questions and help us better understand the current accountability landscape—where we’ve been as well as where we’re headed. We’ve compiled what those focus group participants told us into this report, which we hope will be a springboard for additional discussions around the issue of K–12 accountability.
How getting ‘left behind’ leads to social pressure
Many youth are living with inferiority complex for lack of achievement
Discovery Hill: An Outdoor Learning Laboratory
The importance of children having outdoor learning spaces at schools is well established. Outdoor classrooms are effective for applied science education, inquiry-based learning, physical and emotional health, and brain function. They …
Student Leads Charge in Self-Directed Learning
The wonder in Nick Bain’s eyes as he looks into the distance while describing his latest experiment is matched only by the tone of his voice. “I was just sort of curious,” he says, formulating the words deliberately. “School is something you do constantly. It seems like it should be important for it to be …
How social and emotional competence leads to educational equity
Educational equity is achieved by equipping students with tools to overcome some of the pre-existing barriers that impede their ability to succeed in school and thrive. Although educational equity …
What Do Students Think Of Atticus The Dog At Oak Hills High School?
With school shootings becoming a very real and unfortunately more common thing, one school is employing an unusual safety strategy: Atticus, the dog.
Double bongcloud: why grandmasters are playing the worst move in chess
A move so bad you’d have to be stoned to think it was a good idea. But chess’ grandmasters are taking it to the mainstream
Why schools need to abandon facial recognition, not double down on it
Schools should stop considering adding surveillance tech to their hallways because it disproportionately harms students of color.
Stronger Together: How Collaboration Leads to Better Remote Learning Outcomes
Schools and districts are partnering with governments and businesses to ensure that students and their families have reliable Wi-Fi for learning.
Advancement Hacks: Tips to Double Donations in Half the Time
Raise as much as 7x more money for your campaign with these tips and strategies.
9 Facts You Might Not Know About KD’s Founders
How much do you know about the four women who founded our organization?
Where Can Women Teach? Eight Principles for Christian Churches
How do women honor God’s pattern of male headship in the church while also exercising a spiritual gift of teaching?
Single mums finding acceptance in church
The days of castigating unmarried women with kids are ending
Should women be pastors and elders? Can women preach?
Women are not supposed to be elders or pastors in the Christian church according to what the Scriptures teach. Scripture backs this fact up.
Learn about Orchard Hill
If you're newer to Orchard Hill Church, Starting Point is a chance to look 'behind the scenes' for a glance at who we are and our approach to ministry. Please pre-register. Walk-ins are welcome.
When Religion Leads to Trauma
Some churches “weaponize scripture and religion to do very deep damage on the psyche,” one pastor says.
How to Double Your Donations With the Same Website
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Are you doubling the cost of doing business?
Thoughts on being a Christian Leader in the Marketplace. Sharing all aspects of my life - Husband, Father, Business Owner, and Devoted follower of Christ.
Why You Must DOUBLE The Size Of Your Geographical Target Area
In order to grow the size of your church, you must double your geographical target area in order to reach more people for the gospel.
