My parents taught in public schools for 30-some years. Devoted Christians, they deeply cared for their students. I knew their teacher friends, some also went to our church. I am shocked at the hate displayed by Christian leaders for teachers, the public education system, and for the poor in general.
Courtney, I appreciated this article! I attended a private Christian school affiliated with our church when I was a child, and that is also where our children are being educated. However, I love the truth of what you said: that Christians are so needed in the workplace, and especially in the areas of service to others, such as schools and healthcare. I wish you God's blessings and leading in this school year!
Thank you for this encouraging message. It seems like Christian / conservative media outlets these days are constantly sounding the alarm on public education, warning families to homeschool or private school their children (which is simply not a practical option for all families.) "Woke" Humanities teachers are often blamed, but the influence of the remaining faithful, Christian public school educators is rarely proclaimed. I'd like to believe the Lord blessed my time as a public school English teacher for 5 years (before I quit to raise my little ones), and I'd also like to believe that He can use me down the road to be a light in the public education system - just as you are doing now! Have a wonderful school year!
My parents taught in public schools for 30-some years. Devoted Christians, they deeply cared for their students. I knew their teacher friends, some also went to our church. I am shocked at the hate displayed by Christian leaders for teachers, the public education system, and for the poor in general.
An evil has overtaken the church .
I’m so thankful for their faithful service!
Courtney, I appreciated this article! I attended a private Christian school affiliated with our church when I was a child, and that is also where our children are being educated. However, I love the truth of what you said: that Christians are so needed in the workplace, and especially in the areas of service to others, such as schools and healthcare. I wish you God's blessings and leading in this school year!
Thank you!
Thank you for this encouraging message. It seems like Christian / conservative media outlets these days are constantly sounding the alarm on public education, warning families to homeschool or private school their children (which is simply not a practical option for all families.) "Woke" Humanities teachers are often blamed, but the influence of the remaining faithful, Christian public school educators is rarely proclaimed. I'd like to believe the Lord blessed my time as a public school English teacher for 5 years (before I quit to raise my little ones), and I'd also like to believe that He can use me down the road to be a light in the public education system - just as you are doing now! Have a wonderful school year!