CACE | The Center for the Advancement of Christian Education

Christian education is standing at one of the most dynamic crossroads in its history. The COVID-19 pandemic may be behind us, but the ripple effects include enrollment surges, teacher shortages, new funding opportunities, the growth of classical and...

In his bestseller Outliers, Malcomb Gladwell popularized the “10,000-hour rule.” Gladwell’s belief is that it takes 10,000 hours of dedicated and intentional practice to master a complex skill such as playing the violin or designing architecture.
Generally, Gladwell is on to something: we all recognize the dedication and commitment needed to become an expert. Greatness, however, comes only from the combination of aptitude and time. No amount of practice, study, drill, repetition, or dedication...

This essay was originally published on the In All Things blog on June 10, 2025. This is the second part of a two-part installment examining how a school community responds to student needs and promotes flourishing both inside and outside the classroom...

This essay was originally published on the In All Things blog on June 6, 2025. In part one of a two-part installment, Erik Ringsby considers what it means to teach Christianly by recognizing each student’s distinct needs and imagining schools as communities...