Navigating The Education Maze

Idlewild Baptist Church will host its second annual Navigating the Education Maze seminar on Saturday January 21 at 9:00 am.  The seminar will last until 12:30.  Room E111.  Childcare is available by calling 813-264-8735.

This seminar is designed to educate parents of school age children about their choices for schooling by hearing from public, Christian, and home school educators.

Navigating Seminar

We are now entering the season when schools begin offering tours for prospective new students and parents begin thinking about where they will place their children next year.  As we enter the open house season, there is no better way to find out what questions to ask, what areas to probe, what to look for in a school, than to attend the January Navigating the Education Maze seminar at Idlewild Baptist Church in Lutz, Florida.  More details to follow ...

The Lost Art Of Cursive

According to this article, cursive handwriting is being deemphasized in Florida public schools.  When looking for a school, be sure to ask whether cursive is employed in the elementary school.

Florida Pastor To Defy Ban On Praying For Students On School Property

The secular establishment continues to tighten the noose on Christian visibility in or around public schools.  See this Fox News article about a Green Cove Springs, Florida pastor who has been told he and other members of his congregation cannot gather around the public school flagpoles in his community to pray for students and teachers.

Christian Teacher Persecuted For Her Faith

Does anyone still think it can't happen here?  In New Jersey, a Christian teacher is being "investigated" - and has been suspended from her position - for her faith.  What was her offense?  Calling homosexuality a sin on a private Facebook page.  Read about it here.

If the trend continues, no Christian teachers will be able to teach in the public schools.

They're Coming.

Here is a recent news story about the anti-Christian establishment effort to remove all references to God and Christianity from California public schools.  If you think they won't do the same in Florida, think again.

Christianity Today Surveys Students

According to a recent survey by Christianity Today, where your children go to school is vitally important in determining their future.  Here is a summary:

New Survey found that Christian schooling makes a difference—and that different kinds of Christianeducation produce different results among their graduates. The large study from Cardus, a Hamilton,Ontario–based Christian thinktank (formerly the Work Research Foundation), examined the attitudes, beliefs, and behavior of Americans ages 23–40—that is, 6 to 21 years after high school graduation—and took into account more than 30 variables known to influence development (such as frequency of religious service attendance, race, and educational attainment).

Do you want your child to grow up to like new and exciting experiences, even if it means breaking the rules?  Send him to a non-religious private school.

Do you want your child to grow up to get divorced and lack clear goals or direction?  Home school him from a religious perspective.

Do you want your child to grow up to feel least prepared for a vibrant spiritual life?  Send her to public school.

Each option has its good points and its drawbacks.  You should learn which option has which positives and negatives and which option best fits your child.

Here is a link to a summary of the survey's findings.