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  • Adventist Resource
    Adventist Colleges and Universities - Find Your Place Grade 9-Lifelong
    Welcome to your tour of the Adventist colleges and universities in North America! The 14 institutions featured here offer nearly 500 majors, and one may be right for you.

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    Adventist EDGE - Southern Union Conference Kindergarten-Grade 12
    The NAD Southern Union's Office of Education website includes resources for administration, early childhood, elementary, secondary, distance learning, and library/information services.

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    Adventist Education in North America - Who We Are Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Learn about the mission and purpose of Adventist education in North America. Sign in to access resources in the teacher toolkit.

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    ASDASA 2021 Presentations Preschool-Grade 12
    Themed "Something Better," the 2021 Association of Seventh-day Adventist School Administrators Conference brought together experts and practitioners in three key areas: collaborative culture, capacity building, and commitment to growth. Sessions...

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    Atlantic Union Conference Education Department Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The Atlantic Union education webpages include forms, school and administrator contact information, policies, the elementary textbook list, Teacher Bulletin, and other helpful links. Don't miss their "Students Tell the World" sermon and brochures...

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    Atlantic Union Conference Pastors and Teachers Manual Kindergarten-Lifelong
    "The Atlantic Union Conference Pastors and Teachers Manual provides pastors and teachers with the tools for a team approach to integrating Adventist education into church life as a means of preparing children and youth to be Christ’s disciples on...

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    Avenues to the Heart - Teachers Who Made a Difference Kindergarten-Lifelong
    "Avenues to the Heart celebrates 52 teachers who made a difference in the life of one of their students that has remained a cherished memory and inspiration to that student ever since. Many of the writers of these first-person stories are teachers today."

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    CognitiveGenesis Grade 1-Grade 12
    The CognitiveGenesis Research Study was an assessment of Adventist academic achievement at the elementary and high school level by Center for Research on Adventist Education at La Sierra University (CRAE).

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    Columbia Union Conference Education Department 0-2 years-Tertiary
    Find contact information for the Columbia Union Conference's Office of Education, as well as a variety of resources.

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    East-Central Africa Division Education webpage Preschool-Lifelong
    The East-Central Africa Division's (ECD) education webpage.

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    Educating for Eternity - A Seventh-day Adventist Philosophy of Education Preschool-Lifelong
    "In this landmark work, Knight returns to one of his life-long favorite subjects—Adventist educational philosophy. Writing both for the educated layperson and the professional educator, he begins by laying the groundwork of basic philosophic understandings...

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    Euro-Asia Division Education webpage Preschool-Lifelong
    Learn about Adventist education in the Euro-Asia Division. Site is in Russian.

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    General Conference Education Resources Tertiary-Lifelong
    Find online resources provided by the General Conference (GC) Office of Education, including faith integration materials, in the following categories: * Official Publications * Video Resources * Audio Resources * Reference Materials *...

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    How CIRCLE Links Adventist Educators Preschool-Tertiary
    How does CIRCLE, the google of Adventist education, work? Learn about honorariums for teachers, parent inspiration, and other new services in the NAD Teachers Convention presentation.

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    Institute of Christian Teaching Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Find more than 200 sample monographs from the Christ in the Classroom series, presented at annual conferences on Adventist university campuses around the world. These papers, focusing on the integration of faith and learning, were prepared by Christian scholars...

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    Inter American Division Education webpage Preschool-Lifelong
    The Inter American Division's (IAD) education webpage includes a listing of IAD schools and colleges, code of ethics, manuals and other resources. Also available in French and Spanish.

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    Inter-European Division Education Webpage Preschool-Lifelong
    The Inter-European (formerly Euro-Africa) Division's (EUD) education webpage includes EUD education statistics, institutions, mission statement, philosophy, directories, and other Adventist education resources.

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    LUC Pastor and Teacher Resource Manual - Partnering in the Mission Kindergarten-Grade 12
    "This manual serves as a guide for pastors and teachers in their collaborative ministry that bolsters Adventist Education and prepares young people for meaningful participation in society and more importantly, prepares them to meet Jesus when he returns."

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    North Pacific Union Conference Education Department Preschool-Grade 12
    Find contact information for the North Pacific Union Conference's Education department, as well as a variety of resources.

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    Northern Asia-Pacific Division Education webpage Preschool-Lifelong
    The Northern Asia-Pacific Division's (NSD) education pages include NSD education aims and mission statement, objectives, accreditation documents, directories, publications, and the role of schools.

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    Panorama of Educational Thoughts Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Vaughn Jennings' blog, replacing his previous newsletters for Adventist educators.

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    Philosophy of Adventist Education - GC Working Policy 1998 Preschool-Lifelong
    This 30 page former GC Working Policy statement provides an excellent overview for new teachers, parents, and administrators. It includes general statements of educational philosophy and of Adventist educational philosophy; basic assumptions; the student;...

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    Philosophy of Adventist Education - GC Working Policy 2003 Preschool-Lifelong
    The Seventh-day Adventist Philosophy of Education statement serves as a guideline for Adventist educational institutions world-wide. This includes sections entitled: Premises; Rationale; Aims and Mission; Agencies of Education (home, local and world church,...

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    REBIRTH - Christ-Centered Values Education Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Teaching values has become easier for teachers in the Southern Asia-Pacific Division. Stephen Guptill presents an overview of the REBIRTH curriculum, including a look at the development process. REBIRTH is the acronym for Religious, Ethical,...

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    Sabbath School Videos on Adventist Education - New Zealand Tertiary-Lifelong
    Coordinating with the adult Sabbath School quarterly for 4th quarter in 2020, the Adventist Education Office in the New Zealand Pacific Union Conference has compiled a short, professionally produced video clip presentation to complement and support each week’s...

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    South Pacific Division Education Webpage Preschool-Lifelong
    The South Pacific Division's (SPD) education homepage includes SPD education statistics, mission and objectives, directory of institutions, and contact information.

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    Southwestern Union Conference Education Department Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Find contact information for the Southwestern Union Conference's Office of Education, as well as a variety of resources.

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    Spiritual Master Plan Guidebook for Higher Education Tertiary
    Titled Faith by Design: A Guide for Creating and Implementing a Spiritual Master Plan for Seventh-day Adventist Colleges and Universities, this guidebook can be used "in the endeavor to create and implement institution-wide spiritual programs that...

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    The Foundation for Adventist Education Tertiary-Lifelong
    The Foundation for Adventist Education fosters scholarly activities that are based on the biblical worldview and advance the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The foundation promotes the foundational role of the Bible in the integration of faith...

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    The Ideal Adventist College Graduate Tertiary-Lifelong
    What would the ideal Adventist college graduate look like? On the weekend of March 14-16, 2008, presidents and others leaders of Adventist colleges and universities based in North America came up with the answer. Actually, the provisional...

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    The Special Character of Adventist Education Video Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Watch this video to learn what makes Kempsey Adventist School in Australia a Christ-centered educational ministry. Help parents and teachers understand the special character of Seventh-day Adventist education through this demonstration of best practices in...

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    Trans-European Division Education webpage Preschool-Lifelong
    Learn about Adventist education in the Trans-European countries from this regional administration webpage.

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    West Central Africa Division Education webpage Preschool-Lifelong
    Learn about Adventist education in West and Central African countries through the division's education information webpage.

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    1 Samuel 1 Kindergarten-Lifelong
    A sermon prepared for Education Sabbath, building on the story of Samuel. Available in MS Word format to facilitate editing.

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    10 Reasons Adventist Schools Work Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This brief overview explaining the benefits of Adventist Education can be downloaded to print as an English or Spanish flyer. The list includes spiritual focus, student-teacher ratio, academic achievement, tailored curriculum, family atmosphere, involved parents,...

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    10 Reasons Adventist Schools Work - JAE Preschool-Tertiary
    Reprinted and used with permission from North American Division Office of Education, this list describes ten important ways Adventist education benefits students.

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    1980-1985 Five Years of Change in SDA Education Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This report from the JAE special 1985 General Conference issue introduces the division educational leaders, presents enrollment statistics, accreditation issues, the current education situation of institutions, and headquarters organization and planning.

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    2010 Educational Brochure - Committed to Your Future Grade 5-Lifelong
    Adventist Education in Peru is part of the global network whose main commitment is with the present and future of our students. Our commitment is to your future because the scope of our education transcends academic and professional life. Our dream is to see...

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    A Biblical Foundation Course Design Model That Works - Teaching Millennials in Higher Education Tertiary-Lifelong
    This article explains the importance of incorporating a biblical worldview across all courses in higher education. It describes seven steps for developing courses that contain a biblical worldview, including detailed instructions and figures showing examples...

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    A Biblical Foundation for Integrating Faith and Learning Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This article explores the Biblical basis on which Adventists ground their support for the integration of faith and education. Scripture presents the formation of the Christian mind, the comprehensiveness of life and learning, and the interconnectedness of...

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    A Call to Nurture Resilient Faith in Adventist Education Kindergarten-Tertiary
    "Adventist educators and education professionals must prepare students to face a secular world that is increasingly and openly hostile to Christianity. Our Adventist schools must address how we prepare students to face this secular world independently...

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    A Century of Growth and Commitment Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 1995-2000 Education Report from the Southern Asia Division (SUD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses the advancements and progress made in the following areas: Looking Back; Nursing Schools; Medical Technology Laboratory;...

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    A Challenge for the New Teacher Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Teaching is a holy commission and a ministry. Ralph M. Coupland shares three essential perspectives every Christian teacher should revisit often: each student is a creation of God; each subject provides the opportunity to understand God's creation; each student...

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    A Child's Spiritual World - A Qualitative Study Grade 4-Grade 12
    "Though much has been written about adolescent spirituality and how adults should deal with it, far less has been written by adolescents themselves, or by adults from the adolescent perspective. This study of four twelve-year-old girls takes the adolescent’s...

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    A Commentary on Purpose, Principle, and Change in Adventist Education, Part I Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Has the leopard changed its spots? Why do Adventist schools now differ so dramatically from the earlier ones? What has been the nature of change in Adventist education? These questions repeatedly arose while Floyd Greenleaf was writing In...

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    A Commentary on Purpose, Principle, and Change in Adventist Education, Part II Kindergarten-Lifelong
    In this second of a two-part series, the author focuses on the underlying principles of Adventist education and how change relates to them. The first article, Has the Leopard Changed its Spots?, reflected on the topic...

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    A comparative study of dating and sexual behaviors of senior male and female students attending boarding academies in the Lake Union Conference Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Problem: The purpose of this study was to determine if there were differences of perception between senior males and females regarding dating and sexual behaviors. Method: Two-hundred and twelve questionnaires were collected from the...

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    A Day in the Life of an Adventist Student Kindergarten-Grade 8
    A photo essay of Erin Joy Donovan, a fifth grader at Shining Mountain Adventist Elementary School, her teacher, and classmates, to illustrate the differences in Adventist education.

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    A descriptive case study of the perceptions and use of Adventist EDGE: An initiative developed in response to the North American Division of Seventh-Day Adventists' document, Journey to Excellence Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Problem: The Southern Union started the Adventist EDGE initiative as an action plan in response to the North American Division's document, Journey to Excellence. The Adventist EDGE became a comprehensive educational reform initiative. However, there...

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    A Heart For Service - Why Walla Walla University Implemented a Mentor Program Kindergarten
    Lang shows the importance of having a mentoring program at a university campus. Walla Walla Universities program is described in the article.

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    A Life-transforming Experience for Students, Parents, Educators, and Church Members in the Euro-Asia Division Preschool-Tertiary
    The 2015-2020 Education Report from the Euro-Asia Division (ESD) Adventist Education presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. This update covers church initiatives, Adventist education as a life-changing experience, appreciation for those partnering...

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    A Philosophical, Educational and Organizational Model for Seventh-day Adventist Early Childhood Education and Care Centers Kindergarten-Grade 12
    "Early childhood programs operating within Seventh-day Adventist church or school settings have a very special role to play in the education and training of young children. The opportunity to care for another's child provides a sacred opportunity to build...

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    A Pioneer of Adventist Church School Curriculum - Alma Baker Mckibbin (1871–1974) Kindergarten-Grade 8
    “The following is a biography of Alma Estelle Baker McKibbin, a pioneering Adventist educator and author of the first Bible lesson textbooks for Adventist primary education. It is adapted from a longer article by Laura Wibberding in the Encyclopedia...

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    A Proposal for Adventist Christian Education - From Rhetoric to Reality Tertiary-Lifelong
    Coupland unpacks the fundamental ideas behind the statement "True education is the harmonious development of the physical, mental and spiritual powers." Coupland points out the areas where the statement hasn't been fulfilled in Adventist education....

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    A Solemn, Sacred Privilege Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Contemplate this quote outlining the importance of the call to teach.

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    A Story of Struggle, Tenacity, Faith, and Blessing Preschool-Lifelong
    The 2005-2010 Education Report from the Euro-Asia Division (ESD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2010. Director Mirilov lists progress and pressing challenges.

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    A study of Seventh-day Adventist education in Denmark Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The purpose of this study was to determine attitudes toward SDA education among ministers, educators, and other SDA church members in Denmark. Questionnaires were mailed to all ministers and educators and a random sample of lay members in the Seventh-day Adventist...

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    A System in Search of Identity Tertiary-Lifelong
    A historical perspective on SDA higher education and how its current direction has been largely shaped by the results of two identity crises. The results of the first led Adventist colleges to become liberal arts institutions rather than Bible colleges and...

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    A Time of Change and Challenge Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 1985-1990 Education Report from the South Pacific Division (SPD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. Various societal changes were already underway when the quinquennium began and were taken into account in the establishment of goals...

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    A Total Quality Approach to Adventist Education Tertiary-Lifelong
    "The total quality approach constantly examines the way things are done and looks for ways to improve processes and systems in order to obtain better results." Maguad explores "the possibility of integrating faith and learning in the classroom...

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    Advancement, Involvement, and Cooperation: 1995-2000 Report Eastern Africa Division Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 1995-2000 Education Report from the Eastern African Division (EAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses the advancements and progress made in the following areas: Interdepartmental Cooperation; Meetings and Programs;...

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    Advancing in a Different Direction - Thoughts on Adventist Higher Education in Times of Crises Tertiary
    "Higher education is struggling for its future, if one is to believe the headlines. The most recent cause is the disruption to daily life and the economy by COVID-19.The question before us is this: How can we continue to provide the vaunted quality of...

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    Adventist Archives Grade 9-Lifelong
    Search all materials produced by the General Conference including magazines, books, original documents, images, dissertations, and more!

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    Adventist Business Curricula - Taking Mission to Market Tertiary-Lifelong
    How can Adventist colleges and universities revise their business curricula in the New Millennium? Adventist business programs should identify core values, enrich the curriculum, and meet market needs.

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    Adventist Choices - The Relationship Between Adventist Culture and Adventist Education, Part 1 Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This two-part series presents findings from a research study on how the concept of Adventist culture impacts enrollment in Adventist schools.

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    Adventist Choices - The Relationship Between Adventist Culture and Adventist Education, Part 2 Kindergarten-Grade 12
    "In Part 1, readers were introduced to the design and methodology of a study that examined Adventist culture within the continental United States–its roots, its ramifications, and its relativity among church members. Part 2 will share the results...

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    Adventist Core Curriculum Kindergarten-Grade 12
    An overview of the Adventist core curriculum. "The Adventist curriculum development process, defined by the Adventist worldview, includes four overlapping stages with accompanying essential questions: PURPOSE — what is the Adventist worldview? PLAN...

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    Adventist Distance Education for K-20: A Vision Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Modern technology, through the World Wide Web, has the potential to provide for students separated by distance, access to quality education. Discussed here are the possibilities for collaboration among schools in building a consortia of Adventist schools,...

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    Adventist Distance Education K-12: Some Considerations and a Vision for Collaboration Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Distance learning programs can provide Adventist education to more students and offer smaller schools the opportunity to expand their program offerings. Tim Kaldahl addresses the viability and purpose of online programs, the need for student and teacher support, and the importance of developing a distinctly Adventist distance learning program, inclusive of courseware.

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    Adventist Early Childhood Education Preschool-Grade 1
    This article presents some empirical backing for traditional Adventist thought on early childhood education as well as a Christ-centered, Spirit-of-Prophecy-endorsed method of child guidance.

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    Adventist Education - A Proven Soul Winner Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 2005-2010 Education Report from the South Pacific Division (SPD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2010. Director Hill reports on service learning, curriculum, challenges, and the future plans for education in the SPD.

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    Adventist Education - An Inspiring Journey Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 2010-2015 Education Report from the Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division (SID) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2015. The author tells how the division is fulfilling their mission statement: "To provide Adventist education that...

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    Adventist Education - Challenging the Myths Kindergarten-Lifelong
    In this sermon Smith challenges "some of the myths underlining the role of Seventh-day Adventist education in preparing students for service." Suitable for Education Sabbath, the sermon notes are available in MS Word format, facilitating editing.

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    Adventist Education - Is the Cup Half Full or Half Empty? Tertiary-Lifelong
    Has the Adventist church articulated a clear philosophy of education to guide practice in schools and colleges throughout the world? What is the purpose of Adventist education? How is it different or unique? Is Adventist education philosophy being put into...

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    Adventist Education - Training Ground for God’s End-time Army Preschool-Tertiary
    The 2015-2020 Education Report from the West-Central Africa Division (WAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. This region has seen steady educational growth while focusing on integrating faith with learning, teaching, and service.

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    Adventist Education and Its Eschatological Dimension in the Writings of Ellen White Kindergarten-Lifelong
    "Seventh-day Adventists have historically placed a high value on the Bible and its multifaceted truth, which has been illuminated and supported by the writings of Ellen G. White."

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    Adventist Education and Its Impact - Educating for Eternity Preschool-Tertiary
    The 2015-2020 Education Report from the Southern Asia Division (SUD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. As stated by Director Das, "throughout the Southern Asia Division, our schools and colleges display and promote unique characteristics...

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    Adventist Education and the Apocalyptic Vision - Part I Grade 10-Lifelong
    First delivered as a keynote at the 2006 NAD Teachers Convention. In this first of two parts, Knight examined the apocalyptic imperative that inspired the rise of Adventism and the all-important relationship between that imperative and the rise and continuing...

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    Adventist Education and the Apocalyptic Vision - Part II Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This article is Part II of the keynote address presented at the North American Division's Teachers' Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, on August 6, 2006. In Part I, we...

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    Adventist Education at the Beginning of the 21st Century - Fact or Possibility Kindergarten-Grade 12
    A look at current and future trends in Adventist higher education with advancements in technology, and the availability of on-line courses, video conferencing, distance learning programs, and on-line collaboration projects. The column "Out on A Lim"...

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    Adventist Education Awards Kindergarten-Lifelong
    A listing of recipients of the Adventist Education Medallion of Distinction, the highest award conferred jointly by the Education Department of the General Conference and the world divisions to outstanding Adventists educators.

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    Adventist Education Forum Preschool-Lifelong
    Discuss ideas, share tips, ask questions, and learn more from other Seventh-day Adventist educators through Adventist Edforum, in three ways: Edforum Blog, Edforum...

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    Adventist Education in North America - How Do We Measure Up Academically? Kindergarten-Grade 12
    How do Adventist elementary and secondary schools measure up academically to their private and public school counterparts? CognitiveGenesis seeks to answer the question, 'What impact does Adventist education have on the academic performance of students?'...

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    Adventist Education in the 21st Century - 8 Significant Trends Preschool-Lifelong
    Rasi considers the global Adventist education system today, sharing positive trends such as an expanding focus, a visionary voice, steady growth, increased recognition, spiritual formation and service, and mission. He notes continuing challenges: declining...

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    Adventist Education Logo and Branding Standards Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This site has all the information and logos you need for marketing Adventist education. Download the official logo and read the philosophy behind it. Be sure to check the use and privacy policies. While shared by the North American Division, the information...

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    Adventist Education Makes a Difference Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 1985-1990 Education Report from the North American Division (NAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. During this time, there were many K-12 curriculum development workshops and steering committees held to develop curriculum guides,...

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    Adventist Education on the Move Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 2005-2010 Education Report from the Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division (SID) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2010. Director Kamwendo reports on the educational initiatives of SID as well as new building projects, educational accreditation,...

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    Adventist Education Reform Plea Tertiary-Lifelong
    A concerned Adventist pleads for education to refocus. Table presentation at the International Philosophy of Adventist Education Conference, April 2001.

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    Adventist Education Research Topics Tertiary-Lifelong
    Looking for a research topic on Adventist Education? Examine this list compiled by Dr H. Rasi in 1995, from suggestions by Adventist world education leaders. Know of research on one of these topics? SUBMIT research report information through CIRCLE.

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    Adventist Education Sermon - Moving Hearts and Minds Upward Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Drawing on the theme from the NAD 2012 Teacher Convention, Adventist educator Phil Kahler shares a sermon powerpoint.

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    Adventist Education Statistics Tertiary-Lifelong
    Examine the 1999 statistics on Adventist schools and colleges around the globe. Ideas for use: have a math class graph various aspects of the tabulated information, and consider the impact of Adventist education in fulfilling the gospel commission. Or compare...

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    Adventist Education Today - Euro-Africa Division Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This article from the 1985 General Conference issue of JAE reports on Adventist education in the Euro-Africa (now Inter-European) Division (EUD), 1980-1985.

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    Adventist Education Today: Africa-Indian Ocean Division Grade 1-Lifelong
    This JAE article is the 1985 General Conference Africa-Indian Ocean Division education report for 1980-1985. Reports from colleges and universities include Adventist Seminary of West Africa (ASWA), Adventist Missionary College (AMC), and The Adventist University...

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    Adventist Education Today: Australasian Division Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This JAE article is the 1985 General Conference Australasian Division education report for 1980-1985.

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    Adventist Education Today: Eastern Africa Division Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The East African Division education department's report on Adventist education ministry 1980-1985, as published in the 1985 General Conference special edition of the Journal of Education.

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    Adventist Education Today: Far Eastern Division Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This article from the 1985 General Conference issue of JAE reports on Adventist education in the Far Eastern Division, 1980-1985.

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    Adventist Education Today: Inter-American Division Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This article from the 1985 General Conference issue of JAE reports on Adventist education in the Inter-American Division, 1980-1985.

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    Adventist Education Today: North American Division Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This article from the 1985 General Conference issue of JAE reports on Adventist education in the North American Division, 1980-1985.

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    Adventist Education Today: Northern European Division Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This article from the 1985 General Conference issue of JAE reports on Adventist education in the Northern European Division, 1980-1985.

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    Adventist Education Today: South American Division Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This article from the 1985 General Conference issue of JAE is a report from the South American Division, 1980-1985.

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    Adventist Education Today: Southern Asia Division Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This article from the 1985 General Conference issue of JAE reports on Adventist education in the Southern Asia Division, 1980-1985.

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    Adventist Education... More Than Mere Instruction Preschool-Lifelong
    The 2005-2010 Education Report from the Inter-American Division (IAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2010. Director Velazquez features three IAD education summits, new Bible textbooks for Grades K-6 in Spanish, and soon French, new educational...

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    Adventist Educators Speak - Insights on Educating for Eternity Preschool-Tertiary
    Download the Adventist Educators Blog’s first book compilation, Adventist Educators Speak: Insights on Educating for Eternity, published by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. This book is available as a free resource for all Adventist...

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    Adventist Model Classroom Curriculum Handbook Kindergarten-Tertiary
    As stated in this handbooks, Seventh-day Adventist education prepares people for the benefit and joy of a full life that promotes friendship with God and the development of the whole person, the fundamental values of the Bible, and altruistic service in accordance...

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    Adventist Nursing Education - Mission or Market? Tertiary-Lifelong
    The shortage of nurses globally and the need for continuing professional development of nurses is addressed. Recommendations are included on to provide excellent Adventist nursing education and to prepare nurses to support the mission of Adventist health care.

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    Adventist Online Education - Realizing the Potential Kindergarten-Tertiary
    "This collection of research by Adventist online educators will be useful to many online educators, including those interested in the intersection of faith and online learning, and online learning in faith communities."

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    Adventist Professor Remuneration Tertiary-Lifelong
    This article investigates the changes that have occurred in salaries and benefits in U.S. Adventist educational institutions between 1971-1972 and 1991-1992. It also suggests that because significant increases in salary are unlikely that administrators might...

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    Adventist Schools Australia Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Website linking Adventist educators in Australia, with valuable curriculum resources, many downloadable, for Adventist educators anywhere.

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    Adventist Teacher Education: Our Agony and Our Ecstasy Tertiary-Lifelong
    This article from the JAE special higher education issue states that educators have been planless in teacher education and followed minimum state standards instead of designing programs and methodologies to fulfill long-range educational and research objectives....

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    Africa-Indian Ocean Division: Significant Growth and Expansion Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The Africa-Indian Ocean Division education department's report on Adventist education ministry in West Africa, 1990-1995, as published in the 1995 General Conference special edition of the Journal of Education.

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    Aims and Objectives of Seventh-day Adventist Education Grade 1-Lifelong
    Every educational center must have concrete goals and defined objectives that mark the path to follow, in order to educate children and youth according to the philosophy of Adventist education.

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    ALL Thy Children Shall Be Taught of the Lord Kindergarten-Lifelong
    In this feature article in the 1995 General Conference issue of JAE, George Akers reaffirms the Seventh-day Adventist commitment to educating all children. Our children deserve to be in an environment in which they have redemptive discipline, spiritual modeling,...

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    Already Gone Tertiary-Lifelong
    This article reported the research finding of Ken Ham and Britt Beemer’s book Already Gone, stating that before Adventist young people finally leave the church by finishing high school, they have already been led away from their faith by secular worldview....

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    Ambassadors for Adventist Christian Education Kindergarten-Grade 12
    "Ambassadors for Adventist Christian Education (AACE) is an organization of individuals who recognize the benefits of Adventist Education (AE) and its influence on all facets of a person’s life. Its mission is to build support for Adventist schools.

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    An Adventist Curriculum Needs Assessment - A Global Secondary Teacher Survey Grade 9-Tertiary
    Are secondary teachers aware of Adventist curriculum resources? Which ones do they actually use to integrate faith in their classes, and how effective do they perceive these to be? One of the survey's findings suggest that greater support for Adventist elementary...

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    An Adventist Curriculum Needs Assessment - A Global Survey of Secondary School Teachers Grade 9-Lifelong
    A 2005 survey of 837 Seventh-day Adventist high school or secondary teachers in 12 world divisions researched the following questions: 1. How do Adventist secondary teachers perceive the philosophy of integrating faith in learning? How, if at all, are...

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    An Adventist View of Science Tertiary-Lifelong
    "Modern science has had a great influence on our culture. Its influence has become so pervasive that the scientific viewpoint is often taken for granted as the basis of knowledge. It is often overlooked that science is based on certain presuppositions....

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    An analysis of the implementation of the nongraded program at the New Port Richey Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Problem: Seventh-day Adventist schools have long been dissatisfied with the graded school as an answer to educational organization which would be in harmony with the writings as a guideline for Seventh-day Adventist schools. It was the purpose of the...

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    An Educational Strategy in Reaching Muslim Students in Southern Asia Tertiary-Lifelong
    Adventists have not made a strategy to reach Muslims for Christ (1993). Samraj suggests a strategy for reaching Muslims through the Adventist education system in Southern Asia. He notes "that true education is fundamentally redemptive and that this dimension...

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    An Investigation of the Relationship Between Religiosity , Amount of Exposure to Seventh-day Adventist Parochial Education and Other Selected Variables Among Seventh-day Adventist Secondary Students in Sao Paulo Brazil Tertiary
    Problem: This study investigated whether the express purpose of Adventist education, (the transmission of the Adventist religious heritage) is being fulfilled. It was based on the relationship between five dimensions of religiosity (the criterion variables),...

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    Andrews University Teacher Education Tertiary-Lifelong
    The Department of Teaching, Learning, & Curriculum (TLC) offers undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, and teacher certification programs. Programs include: Master of Arts in Teaching; Masters in Learning Technologies; Adventist Specialty Endorsement...

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    Art and Service Learning Go Hand in Hand Tertiary-Lifelong
    Discover how La Sierra art students gained valuable experience through diverse community service engagements. Tips and ideas valuable to all levels of Adventist art education.

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    Asia-Pacific Division: Spiritual and Academic Vitality Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This article from the 1995 General Conference issue of JAE is a report from the Asia-Pacific Division (SSD). The regions include Sri Lanka, Manila, and Burma. Reports from colleges and universities include Myanmar Union Adventist Seminary, Lakpahana Adventist...

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    Attitudes and Beliefs of Seventh-Day Adventist K-8 General Education Teachers Regarding Inclusion Tertiary-Lifelong
    The purpose of this qualitative exploratory case study was to explore Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) schools’ general education (GE) elementary and middle teachers’ support for students with learning disabilities’ (SWD) academic needs, attitudes...

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    Attitudes and Problems Perceived in Adventist Mission Schools of Hong Kong Tertiary-Lifelong
    "Problem: In spite of the combined efforts of both the local churches and the schools, the church attendance of Seventh-day Adventist adolescents has been low. This present study was to identify the religious attitudes of current Adventist students...

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    Attitudes and Support of Adventist Ministers Towards K-12 Tertiary-Lifelong
    Purpose: This study examines the attitudes of Seventh-day Adventist ministers regarding the importance of denominational elementary and secondary schools and self-perceived levels of support. The study also compares identified demographic variables...

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    Attitudes of Seventh-day Adventists to parochial education Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Problem: Despite growth in Seventh-day Adventist church membership, the enrollment trends in the North American Division schools are static. This study attempts to establish some reasons for this static enrollment by evaluating members’ attitudes...

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    Attitudes of Tenth and Eleventh Grade Students in Colombian Adventist Schools in 1998 Grade 9-Grade 11
    The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Colombia has expressed concern for its educational system and, in response to this expressed need, this study was conducted based on the following research problem: Are attitude towards sex, attitude towards harmful substances,...

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    Authoritative Education - The Recommended Practice for Educators Kindergarten-Grade 12
    "Educators must be intentional in making decisions that will help cultivate an environment where growth takes place. The goal of this article is to inspire Christian teachers and administrators to view an authoritative style as the recommended practice...

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    Baptisms, New Buildings, and Restructuring Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 1995-2000 Education Report from the Southern Africa Union Conference (SAU) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses the advancements and progress made in the following areas: Baptisms and Evangelism; New Schools and Facilities;...

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    Barbara Reynolds - Dialogue with an Adventist Education Program Officer at UNICEF Tertiary
    "As a committed Seventh-day Adventist, Reynolds brings to bear upon her professional responsibilities the great qualities her faith has instilled in her: respect for the dignity of human personhood, love of people as a principle of life, and a particular...

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    Behold, the Stone! John Byington and the Beginnings of Adventist Education Kindergarten-Grade 12
    A biography of John Byington, the founder of the first Adventist school in America in 1853 and the first president of the General Conference. Martha Byington-Amadon, the first teacher, started what now constitutes the largest parochial school system in the...

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    Being Transformed - Why Adventist Education Exists Tertiary-Lifelong
    Ted Wilson gives an overview of the purpose, mission and unique qualities of Adventist Education.

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    Bible Stories in the Classroom - The Why and the How Preschool-Grade 10
    A metanarrative, or an "epic, overarching, explanatory story associated with a specific worldview", is traditionally portrayed as normative and objective. Adventists claim the Bible as their defining metanarrative. Retelling the stories of the Bible...

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    Biblical and Adventist Views of a Nutritionist's World Tertiary-Lifelong
    Sabate looks at the question: For the nutritionist who is a believer, and especially for the Adventist nutritionist, what are the unique perspectives that the Bible and Adventism have to offer? Sabate provides one believer's view on the world of nutrition. This...

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    Bibliotherapy in Seventh-day Adventist Education - Using the Information Media for Character Development Tertiary-Lifelong
    Bibliotherapy is the use of literature and other forms of media "to solve an individual's personal or emotional problems." Cronje points out "that when bibliotherapy is applied, it can be of benefit to students in our educational institutions...

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    Black Seventh-day Adventists and Christian Schooling Grade 1-Lifelong
    Brantley recounts the humble origins of Seventh-day Adventist schools for American Black children and youth in North America, examines more recent developments, and suggests courses of action for the present and the future of this movement in regional conferences....

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    Boarding Academy Enrollment - a Challenge Grade 9-Grade 12
    The author recommends a series of program steps for academy principals to lead in communicating with all adolescents in Adventist churches in their constituency, in order to develop awareness of the importance of faith-based education, the value of Adventist education and the results of taking action to support Adventist schools.

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    Breaking New Ground Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 2000-2005 Education Report from the Trans-European Division (TED) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. Challenges, new buildings, enrollment gains, higher education achievements, in-service for educators, and winning students for Christ...

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    Breathing, Bag Boys and Bottom-Line Essentials Preschool-Tertiary
    This TEACH Journal article seeks to help define the unique essence of Adventist Education. "Some say that the special character of Adventist education is 'the lifestyle and practices of the Seventh-day Adventist Church as expressed in your school'....

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    Bridging the Gaps: The Need for Multicultural Education Kindergarten-Tertiary
    Multicultural education serves to make students aware of their own culture as well as that of the culture of others so as to interact effectively with others. Culture consists of one's ways of living, values, beliefs, patterns of thinking, behaviors, communication...

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    Bringing Children to Christ in the Classroom Tertiary-Lifelong
    This article explores five principles for bringing students to Christ in the classroom: the classroom is part of the church community, the teacher has a powerful influence on the students, the influence of the classroom/school climate, offering solid information...

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    Build Your Own Peace Week Grade 9-Lifelong
    Start a peace week in your own school! This is a call to set a week aside in schools devoted to programs in respect, cultural awareness, nonviolence, peacemaking and conflict resolution.

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    Business Students Practice a New Bottom Line - SIFE Group Reaches out to the Community Tertiary-Lifelong
    This article describes how the La Sierra University Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) group reached out to the community through 122 business projects.

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    Called to Lead, Nurture, Engage, and Serve in the Cities Kindergarten-Tertiary
    The author suggests we must ask and answer some questions about specific challenges in urban settings, including a re-examination of the funding structure of our Adventist educational system.

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    Campus Churches - Optional Extra or Imperative Inclusion in Our Next Gen Schools Grade 9-Tertiary
    Schools are the growing mission front of the Adventist church. They are our means of reaching unchurched families and attracting the attention of the community. This article explores the importance of linking the school with a campus church, working side-by-side...

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    Can Education Be Adventist And Excellent, Too? Grade 1-Lifelong
    This article argues for excellence in Adventist schools, referring to the Bible, Ellen White's writings, early Adventist history, and current research on quality schooling. It outlines a Continuous Cycle-Of-Excellence Model including purposes/reasons, plans/resources,...

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    Can Education Be Both 'Higher' and 'Adventist'? Tertiary-Lifelong
    Is the term 'Adventist Higher Education' an oxymoron? Fritz Guy shares that while it is not an easy task, Adventist higher education is both possible and necessary if Adventists wish to transmit the unique Adventist heritage, beliefs, values and sense of mission.

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    Canadian Adventist Teacher Network - CATnet Kindergarten-Grade 12
    CATnet promotes communication and the exchange of ideas among Adventist educators in Canada. Educators anywhere can access resource recommendations, an online journal, teacher blogs on using technology effectively, and Canadian Union forms, policies and guidelines.

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    Capturing the Silent Killers of the Best-laid Marketing Plans Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Cafferky identifies several barriers to successful marketing plans. He shares how careful planning, focused marketing, coordination, communication, and organization can be essential to effective marketing.

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    Careers by Proxy Grade 1-Tertiary
    An Adventist teacher reflects on the accomplishments of her students, and the rewards of the ministry of teaching.

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    Caring and Excellence - SUD Report 1990 Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 1985-1990 Education Report from the Southern Asia Division (SUD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. Statistics showing growth are provided. The strengths of the education program are commitment, curricular strategies, community relations,...

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    Catering for international students - The experiences of first year Asian and North American students at Rural University Tertiary
    International students currently make up almost one fifth of students in Australia, and at Rural University. Because they are living and studying in a new and different culture, these students experience certain difficulties both socially and academically....

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    Celebrating a Century of Adventist Education Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 1985-1990 Education Report from the Trans-European Division (TED) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. 1990 marked the 100th anniversary of church school operation in the division. The report discusses new buildings, doubling the enrollment,...

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    Change, Growth, and Outreach Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 1995-2000 Education Report from the Southern Asia Pacific Division (SSD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses the advancements and progress made in the following areas: Developing the SSD Edition of the Journal of...

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    Choosing a School Is No Small Matter Kindergarten-Grade 10
    Nash advocates for smaller schools, citing research that a mix of ages and abilities provides optimum opportunities for student collaboration and provides a stable, reliable environment. Statistics show that students in smaller schools have stronger academic...

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    Christian Education Bible Study Kindergarten-Grade 12
    "Would you like to know what the Bible says about education? Does the Bible teach that we should give our children a 'Christian' education?" Learn the answers in Dr. Brown's Bible study. Included components: Bible...

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    Christian Education Bible Study Video with Study Guide Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Dr. Brown explores what the Bible teaches about education for the Christian through life. The Bible study is available in video format, including two introductions - one for the church member, and another for the general public or new believers. Bible study...

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    Christian Education in the Urban Setting - Facing Realities and Overcoming Challenges Kindergarten-Grade 8
    The author provides a philosophical framework to face the challenges or urban education head-on and present the life-transforming gospel message through effective, God-centered education.

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    Church Leaders Select Priorities for Education - A Survey of Delegates at the GC Session in Utrecht Tertiary-Lifelong
    This article shares findings from a larger survey given to Seventh-day Adventist General Conference delegates, regarding priorities both for emphasis and for financial support within the Adventist church. Implications for the Adventist educational system are...

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    CIRCLE: the Google of Adventist Education Preschool-Lifelong
    Discover how CIRCLE can help you find and share Christian education resources.

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    CognitiveGenesis - Assessing Adventist Academics Grade 1-Grade 12
    This 2006 NAD Teachers Convention presentation introduces the North American Division Cognitive Genesis research project, coordinated by La Sierra University.

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    CognitiveGenesis - Cognitive and Non-Cognitive Factors Contributing to Academic Success in Adventist Education Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Key findings of the 2006-2009 CognitiveGenesis project were presented at the 2016 LEAD Conference. Here is a summary of the presentation.

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    CognitiveGenesis - Quality Adventist Academics Video Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Dick Duerksen provides research results in an understandable and positive way, outlining the quality of Adventist education. Citing recent Cognitive Genesis research findings, Duerksen hones in on high academic achievement, and life transforming potential...

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    CognitiveGenesis Articles, Reports & Newsletters Grade 3-Grade 12
    Link to articles published, yearly reports, and newsletters disseminating findings from the four-year Cognitive Genesis study of North American Division Seventh-day Adventist elementary and secondary school students and their parents.

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    Collaborative Ministry - Why Schools Are the Greatest Evangelistic Tool for the Church Preschool-Grade 12
    "From history to current research, Adventist schools continue to be the number one perpetuating factor for the church. The Together as One journey of the Oregon Conference [was] shared, as well as examples of specific case studies experiencing successful...

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    Colorful and Challenging Education Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 1985-1990 Education Report from the Inter-American Division (IAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. This report offers glimpses into the various levels of Adventist education in Inter-America: graduate, undergraduate, secondary, and...

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    Communicating in Today's Classroom Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Cross-cultural misunderstandings are a fact that teachers must recognize. Aspects of culture are more than just language. Sapir-Whorf hypothesis and Edward Hall's theory are important. Teachers should assume that students want to cooperate to make clear responses,...

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    Communication effectiveness and decision-making styles of administrators of Adventist secondary schools in Luzon as perceived by the teachers and administrators Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Effective communication and decision making are two of the main pillars of healthy institutions. Some authors consider effective communication as the lifeblood of the organization and others consider decision making as the brain. This study explored the relationship...

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    Consolidating with Strength and Hope Despite the Challenges Preschool-Lifelong
    The 2005-2010 Education Report from the East-Central Africa Division (ECD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2010. The report outlines advances in educational opportunities, evangelism and baptisms, evaluation and accreditations, sponsorship...

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    Counsels on Education Tertiary-Lifelong
    This book is a collection of articles relating to the educational program conducted by Seventh-day Adventists, first printed in the nine volumes of Ellen White's 'Testimonies for the Church'. This volume, together with 3 others: Education, Counsels to Parents,...

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    Counsels to Parents, Teachers and Students Tertiary-Lifelong
    This book brings together specific and detailed instruction Ellen White wrote to the early Adventist educators on the principles and methods of presenting an education that is balanced, Christ-centered and service-oriented. The responsibilities and duties...

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    CRAE - Center for Research on K-12 Adventist Education Kindergarten-Grade 12
    "The mission of the Center for Research on K-12 Adventist Education (CRAE) is to serve and advance Adventist education by seeking and sharing knowledge about the North American Division K-12 Adventist educational system--its values, its pedagogy, and...

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    Creative Worship Events - Why, When, and How Preschool-Tertiary
    Educators are encouraged to follow Jesus' example in not getting locked in to a single type of worship. The sort of devotions educators provide is intimately connected to the sort of connection and priority they have with Christ. The author has distilled four...

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    Critical Thinking and Inquiry in Adventist Education Kindergarten-Grade 12
    England explains how teaching based on standards-based curriculums and 21st century skills can help achieve a variety of goals in the classroom. The article then describes methods for helping students become independent thinkers, including three powerful frameworks:...

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    Critique Your Marketing Materials Kindergarten-Tertiary
    What marketing tools does your school have available? How are these tools helping you market your mission? These and many other helpful tips are included in this PowerPoint presentation by Dan Day, Vice President for Marketing & Enrollment Services at...

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    Cross-Cultural Perspectives on College Students' Beliefs, Values and Spirituality at Seventh-day Adventist Institutions Tertiary
    Applying a shorter version of the University of California at Los Angeles'(UCLA) Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) survey to Seventh-day Adventist institutions in two different countries (USA and Brazil), this article discusses specific findings about...

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    CUC Ten Reasons Why Small Schools Work Kindergarten-Grade 8
    This brochure outlines ten reasons why small Adventist schools provide quality education. Short paragraphs explain each of the following titles: individualization, flexibility, curriculum, social skills, family atmosphere, parental involvement, academic achievement, leadership, character building, and spiritual growth.

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    Current Controversies Over Standardized Tests - Is There an Adventist School in Lake Wobegon? Tertiary-Lifelong
    This article outlines some of the controversies about the achievement of students on standardized tests. It suggests ways classroom teachers, school principals, and conference and union administrators in the Adventist educational school system can address...

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    Current spiritual perceptions of randomly-selected Seventh-day Adventist-educated young adults and Adventist professionals Kindergarten-Tertiary
    The purpose of this phenomenological study was to examine the current spiritual perceptions of Seventh-day Adventist-educated young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 through in-depth interviews, observations, and analyses of literature over a five year...

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    Curriculum Frameworks for Adventist Secondary Schools in SPD Grade 7-Grade 12
    Essential curriculum development tools for Christian secondary schools, these downloadable frameworks outline the Adventist philosophy, values and principles, and show teachers how valuing, thinking and other learning skills can be taught from a Christian...

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    Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Values - Revealing the Invisible Kindergarten-Grade 12
    "'Back to values' has been a significant trend in school systems during the past few years. While the secular school system continues to debate on how to go about teaching values, Adventist teachers are encouraged to continue the deliberate integration...

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    Customer relationship management as perceived by students and administration at AIIAS Tertiary
    The purpose of this study was to find out how the Customer Relationship Management concept, as conceptualized by Kaj Storbacka and Jarmo R. Lehtinen, was being implemented at AIIAS. The concept has four essential relationship perspectives, namely, Exchange...

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    Customer Service Kindergarten-Grade 12
    McKenzie shares that effective customer service is not accidental, but intentional. He provides examples from several companies and offers suggestions for Adventist education.

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    David Asscherick on Education Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Assherick speaks on education at the Michigan Conference Teacher Commissioning service, inspiring teachers to the unique purpose of education from a Christian perspective. An excellent overview for parents or educators wondering about the purposes of true...

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    Developing a Faith-based Education - A Teacher's Manual Tertiary-Lifelong
    This tertiary textbook, written by Avondale College Faculty of Education staff, is especially for pre-service faith-based early childhood and elementary teachers. It is divided into three sections: Section 1 provides an understanding of a Christian worldview Section...

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    Developing a Marketing Plan Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This PowerPoint addresses what marketing is and is not, and how to go about developing a marketing plan. This presentation was part of the 2005 NAD Marketing Our Mission Summit.

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    Development and validation of a more comprehensive model for the student instructional rating system (SIRS) by including a spiritual construct Tertiary
    The purpose of this study was to validate additional spiritual factors which could be used with the Student Instructional Rating System (SIRS). Twenty graduate students and 10 faculty of AIIAS were asked to report critical incidences that demonstrated...

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    Developmental Stages in the Educational Preparation of Effective Leaders - Higher Education Tertiary
    "One of the fundamental purposes of education is to prepare young people to be effective leaders in academia, business, church, government, and in various fields of professional and practical life. This article will articulate five foundational purposes...

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    Dialogue Editorial: Remembering Humberto Mario Rasi Tertiary-Lifelong
    "Humberto Rasi was a mighty oak. He created oxygen so others could breathe and think. The thick limbs of his intellect stretched out in leafy green, providing dappled sunlight in which seedlings could flourish. Through his decades of leadership in Adventist...

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    Directing Children to the Creator Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 2010-2015 Education Report from the Southern Asia Division (SUD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session in 2015. The author summarizes the ways God has blessed in education in the division for the last quinquennium, including the accreditation...

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    Discipline-Based Art Education - A Fresh Approach to Teaching Art Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Learn what discipline-based art education is and why it is a good idea in Adventist education. "DBAE not only helps beginning art students to develop a more focused way of art production, but also enables them to appreciate art criticism, history, and...

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    Discipling Students - The Great Commission for Northern Asia-Pacific Division Schools Preschool-Tertiary
    The 2015-2020 Education Report from the Northern Asia-Pacific Division (NSD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. Aligning with Christ's Great Commission, “Discipling Students” was the aim for all Northern Asia-Pacific Division...

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    Diversity With Inclusion: The Future of Seventh-day Adventist Education Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Adventist educators can neither ignore nor escape the inevitability of the effects of the significant and dramatic demographic, cultural, and ethnic shifts on their educational mission and practice, institutional culture, pedagogy, and curriculum. Diversity...

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    Do Adventist Boarding Academies Offer Balanced Education? Grade 9-Grade 12
    This article examines the curricula of the 40 Adventist residence academies in the continental USA that were in operation during the 1979-1980 school year to ascertain how well and in what way they are fulfilling their educational task.

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    Do Sports Have a Place in Adventist Schools? Grade 1-Lifelong
    The issue of sports in Adventist schools has received considerable attention recently. Because many of our academies and schools are engaged in interscholastic athletic competition, the General Conference has appointed a committee to investigate the role of...

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    Doctrinal faith and religious orientations in right-wing authoritarianism - A study of American and Korean Protestant college students Tertiary
    Previous work on religiosity and authoritarianism offers several testable hypotheses that have yet to be further assessed in a cross-cultural setting. This article examined the influences that religious orientations and doctrinal faith exercise on the development...

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    Does Adventist Education Still Have a Niche? Kindergarten-Grade 12
    McKenzie discusses the Nude, Nudge, and Niche Factors in marketing Adventist education. He encourages administrators to face the bare facts, find solutions, and focus on the unique mission of Adventist education. This presentation was part of the 2005 NAD...

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    Does Adventist Higher Education Cost Too Much? Tertiary-Lifelong
    This article shares the findings of a NAD comprehensive study to understand the financing of Adventist higher education in the US and Canada in 1995. It covers the study methodology, expenditure and credit hour costs, expenditure patterns

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    Doors Opening for Adventist Education Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 1985-1990 Education Report from the South American Division (SAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses graduate studies, universities, secondary education, preschool and primary education, accreditation and recognition,...

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    Dumb it Down or Let it Speak? The Future of Seventh-day Adventist Bible Education Tertiary
    "An anti-intellectual approach to the Bible results in its trivialization by the wider society, and creates confusion and division in the church. Consistent with its heritage, the Seventh-day Adventist church must engage the Bible as part of the ongoing...

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    Early Adventist Education in Australia - A Report of Recent Research Tertiary
    Referencing Hook and Lindsay's in-depth studies of the development of the Adventist school system in Australia, Knight notes the importance of Ellen White's participation in this phase of history, following her earlier days in Battle Creek. "Neither Adventist...

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    Educating Adventists in the School, Church and Home - a Qualitative Study of Thirty Students from Adventist Education Grade 1-Tertiary
    This qualitative study is based on the interviews of 30 people in their 30s, all of whom attended Seventh-day Adventist schools from grades 1 through 16. Each candidate defined a Seventh-day Adventist and stated his or her current relationship to the church....

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    Educating Citizens for God's Kingdom Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 2010-2015 Education Report from the Inter-American Division (IAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session in 2015. The author summarizes advances in education in the division in the last quinquennium in the areas of Revival and Reformation,...

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    Educating Head, Hand, and Heart Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 1985-1990 Education Report from the Africa-Indian Ocean Division presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. Education and redemption are one and the same was the guiding principle during this time. The report discusses statistics, higher...

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    Education Grade 12-Lifelong
    Discover the essential element to true education - the harmonious development of the three essential human characteristics: physical, mental, and spiritual - in this blueprint for Adventist education. Author White clearly reveals that Love the basis...

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    Education - Our Fathers 'To Do List' for Adventist Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12
    A short list of what God tells us to include in Seventh-day Adventist schools, gleaned from chapters 1, 3, 4 of Ellen White's book, Education.

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    Education and Evangelization - One and the Same Mission Grade 7-Lifelong
    Basically, our denominational history is shaped by an almost inseparable mixture of evangelical mission coupled with our educational mission.

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    Education and the Latino Seventh-day Adventist Church Tertiary
    A stratified random sample of 77 Latino Adventist congregations across the North American Division, including 1,998 adults and 1,308 youth, known as AVANCE, surveyed perceptions of all aspects of family, school, and church life, in the late 1990s. Researchers...

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    Education Code for Columbia Union Schools Preschool-Grade 12
    "The Columbia Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Education Code contains policies relating to the establishment and operation of K-12 schools and academies. The Code is based on policies voted by the Columbia Union Conference Executive Committee...

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    Education Code for North Pacific Union Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12
    The North Pacific Union Education Code is a compilation of policies relating to the establishment, maintenance, administration, and operation of the North Pacific Union Conference (North American Division) K-12 school system.

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    Education Code for Pacific Union Conference Schools Preschool-Tertiary
    The PUC education code outlines the philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures governing the operation of schools, colleges and offices of education within the Pacific Union of the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists.

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    Education Code for Seventh-day Adventist Schools in Canada Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This manual for elementary and secondary school leaders includes application and authorization for senior academy status, denominational status approval, junior academy application, establishment and maintenance guide, pre/junior/kindergarten assessment, guidelines...

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    Education for Redemption and Restoration Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 2005-2010 Education Report from the West-Central Africa Division (WAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2010. Director Ikonne reports on integration of faith and learning, the universities in the division, and the K-12 schools in the...

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    Education for What? Thoughts on the Purpose and Identity of Adventist Education Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Knight provides an overview of the general, spiritual, and apocalyptic goals of Adventist education. He notes that Ellen White emphasized the importance of focused Christian education for bringing change to our world. The focus that brings change requires...

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    Education in Values Project Grade 7-Grade 9
    The main focus of the project is to develop a program of values that provides content to a set of values that arise from studying the life of a biblical character. We propose to study the trajectory of Joseph, from his childhood in Canaan, until he became...

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    Education Report Card Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 2010-2015 Education Report from the North American Division (NAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Sessions 2015. The author summarizes the process in Adventist education in the division for the last quinquennium, such as the Blueprint film,...

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    Education that Connects Grade 1-Grade 12
    Principal Forsey describes the transformation of Atlanta Adventist Academy from a metropolitan school with declining enrolment to a multi-campus technology-facilitated solution linking rural and suburban centers practically located where parents could deliver...

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    Education, Evangelism, Nurture - A Dean of Education Looks at Current Concerns Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Educators and administrators need to exalt the role of education as a truly evangelistic mission backed by quality academic training and spiritual commitment. The author's convictions regarding Adventist education are that it provides the most sustained, comprehensive...

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    Effects of Generational Change on Enrollment Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Epperson shares findings in the Florida Conference in the search for reasons for declining elementary enrollment. He outlines the differences between four generations. The impact of culture, demographics and generation change on school enrollment is addressed.

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    Eine Grundsatzerklarung zur Erziehungsphilosophie Preschool-Lifelong
    The Philosophy of Seventh-day Adventist Education statement serves as a guideline for Adventist educational institutions world-wide. This includes sections entitled: Premises; Rationale; Aims and Mission; Agencies of Education (home, local and world church,...

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    Ellen White and the Harmonious Development Concept Kindergarten-Tertiary
    "Ellen G. White (1827-1915), a founder of the Adventist educational system, defines education as 'the harmonious development of the physical, mental, and the spiritual powers' (Ed 13). This 'harmonious development' phrase has, in fact, become a motto...

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    Ellen White, Visionary for Kids Grade 3-Grade 8
    Browse the archives of Visionary, a magazine "targeted for kids aged 8-14. It is filled with great stories, answers to questions about God, the Bible, living for Jesus, plus puzzles!" Issue titles include Love Under Fire; Gifted to Serve;...

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    Employing Non-Adventist Professors Tertiary-Lifelong
    Would hiring non-Adventist professors and contract teachers result in a compromise of mission and secularization of Adventist institutions? Richard Osborn asks critical questions to determine whether such hiring practice are unavoidable, necessary, or a 'slippery...

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    Encouraging News from Difficult Places Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 2010-2015 Education Report from the Trans-European Division (TED) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2015. In spite of challenges, God has been blessing in this division with enrollment gains and baptisms as a direct result of Adventist...

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    Encouraging Spiritual Growth Through the Use of the Journey Metaphor Kindergarten-Grade 12
    The concept of pilgrimage aptly illustrates the Christian journey in life, seeking to grow and press on until we reach our eternal home. This article proposes using the journey metaphor in the classroom and provides many discussion questions and ideas of ways...

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    Engaging Head, Hand, and Heart: Lessons from a Caribbean Social-work Degree Program Tertiary
    The Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) approach seems to go well with the wholistic orientation of Adventist education. Recognizing this, the author asked: “Can CRT be used to achieve the wholistic development of tertiary students, as conceptualized...

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    Engineering for Elementary STEM Learning Preschool-Grade 8
    With this 2018 NAD convention breakout session presentation, "explore how engineering can transform your classroom into an integrated learning environment. Learn effective ways to use engineering to teach science and other subject areas."

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    Enrollment Decline in Urban New York Seventh-day Adventist Schools - Solutions? Kindergarten-Grade 12
    "This paper identifies the problem, reviews relevant literature and then cites New York city as an example of enrollment urban decline. Solutions center on present efforts to remedy the situation. No similar studies have been published, and while there...

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    Essential Elements in the Philosophy of Adventist Education Kindergarten-Tertiary
    "What makes Seventh-day Adventist education distinctive? While there are many distinguishing features, these merge into a single defining construct—the philosophy of Adventist education."

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    Euro-Asia Division: From Humble Beginnings Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This article from the 1995 General Conference issue of JAE is an education report from the Euro-Asia Division.

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    Expanding, Upgrading, and Witnessing Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 1985-1990 Education Report from the Far Eastern Division presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses new campuses and buildings, academic accreditation, faculty upgrading, use of denominational books, youth activities, and...

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    Face Values - Liberal Education's Imperative Tertiary-Lifelong
    This article explores the role of values in higher education. It shows how moral education takes place mostly in the context of liberal education; it covers Adventist and liberal education, threats to liberal education, recovering our values, producing students...

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    Factors associated with job satisfaction of secondary school teachers in East Indonesia Union Conference, Indonesia Grade 9-Grade 12
    This study investigated factors related to job satisfaction of secondary school teachers in East Indonesia Union Conference of SDA, Indonesia. Specifically, the study was designed to identify the level of teachers’ job satisfaction, the correlation of...

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    Factors associated with the performance of seniors in Adventist academies in Indian Certificate of Secondary examinations Kindergarten-Grade 12
    The purpose of this study was to identify factors that are associated with the performance of senior academy students on the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations. The problem addressed in this study was, “What are the factors influencing...

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    Factors influencing enrollment trends in Seventh-day Adventist boarding schools in North America Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Problem: Enrollment is declining in the majority of Seventh-day Adventist boarding academies in North America, while it is increasing in a few. This study seeks to identify the more important factors related to increasing and declining enrollment trends....

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    Factors influencing Seventh-day Adventist African-Americans parents to support SDA primary schools in the states of Ohio and Pennsylvania Kindergarten-Grade 8
    This dissertation assesses attitudes and demographic factors that influence enrollment of African-American parents' children in Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) primary schools. The investigator's intention was to enhance understanding of the reasons why Seventh-day...

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    Factors that motivate employees to work at Northern Luzon Adventist College, Philippines - an analysis Tertiary
    The purpose was to find out Northern Luzon Adventist College (NLAC) employees’ rankings of the common factors considered to motivate them, and clarify what the employees of NLAC desire for the future in the factors studied. This study was delimited to...

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    Faith Formation - Perceptions of Primary and High School Students in Australian Adventist Schools Grade 1-Grade 12
    "Faith formation is a topic of considerable interest for those involved in Christian education. In this quantitative investigation, 580 students from Years Four, Six, Eight and Ten from eleven Adventist schools in Australia were surveyed to determine...

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    Faith Integration - The Missing Links Kindergarten-Tertiary
    "While the concept of faith integration, in and of itself, is not the missing link in Christian education, what is heralded as 'faith integration' is often merely a veneer, a sugar-coated secular pill. What is missing is authentic faith integration....

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    Family Life, Religion and Religious Practice in an Asian Adventist Context Lifelong
    "Awareness of the impact of societal change on family and marital satisfaction led to this study of the relationships between religious belief and practice, marital and family life satisfaction and events within respondents’ lives in Asian contexts....

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    Fine-Arts Education in North American Division Secondary Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12
    How strong is the fine-arts program in the North American Division? Are the courses offered in Adventist academies adequate to prepare students to pursue a college major and seek a career in the fine arts? The author shares results from research across NAD...

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    Fit for a King Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Pacific Union Education Director Kelly Bock's sermon, designed for Education Sabbath, is available in MS Word format to facilitate editing.

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    Five Key Learnings Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This document addresses the spiritual journey to excellence in Adventist Education. It highlights five key learnings that every student in Adventist schools should experience competency in.

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    Flourishing Amid the Challenges of Diversity and Complexity - 1995-2000 Report Euro-Africa Division Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 1995-2000 Education Report from the Euro-Africa (now Inter-European) Division (EUD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses the advancements and progress made in the following areas: Activities Throughout the Division;...

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    For Rich Dividends - Invest in Adventist Education Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This article from the JAE special 1985 General Conference issue posits that investing in Christian education will pay great dividends. Christian education should not become overly interested in or concerned about fads in the secular educational world. The...

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    Foreign Languages: An Imperative for Adventist Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Foreign language study is an imperative for Adventist colleges and universities. Adventist mission and evangelistic tradition provides adequate reason for promoting foreign languages in the curriculum. The renewed challenge is maintaining the balance between...

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    Forum Theatre and Parables - A Qualitative Field Experiment in a Seventh-Day Adventist Academy Grade 9-Grade 12
    "In this article, the author describes a qualitative field study designed to test the effectiveness of Forum Theatre (FT) as a cross-disciplinary approach to Biblical parabolic literature analysis for students enrolled in a Seventh-day Adventist (SDA)...

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    Fostering and Assessing Faith Development in the Adventist Classroom Tertiary-Lifelong
    Guptill considers how faith can be fostered and assessed not only in the institution level or from the perspective of the individual but in the dynamics of the classroom setting. The author looks at give aspects or dimensions of faith. This paper was...

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    Fostering Children's Spiritual Growth through Caring Relationships - 5 Seminars for Parents, Teachers and Religious Educators Tertiary
    Five workshops designed for religious education in informal settings. Each explores relationships between parents and their children, or teachers and religious educators and their students, in nurturing Christian spiritual growth. Goals are articulated for...

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    Freedom and Constraints - A Glance at Adventist Educational Aims Kindergarten-Tertiary
    "Freedom, in a Christian context, can be a confusing term. Unlike the secular definition of freedom, which includes a lack of restraint, Christian freedom begins with a total surrender to God and His law. Rather than restricting freedom, however, the...

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    From Creed to Deeds - Teacher Integration of Faith and Learning Tertiary-Lifelong
    This article outlines an organized framework for describing levels of faith and learning integration in the classroom. Korniejczuk and Brantley suggest six levels of deliberate teacher integration of faith and learning, providing teachers with a framework...

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    From Sowing to Reaping: An Undimmed Vision Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 2000-2005 Education Report from the Southern Asia Division (SUD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. Reports on K-12 successes and higher education. Challenges are training Adventist human resources to catch up with the enormous growth...

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    Fundamentals of Christian Education Tertiary-Lifelong
    This book is a collection of articles written by Ellen White on the topic of education during the formation of the Adventist education system. Free full-text downloads include: audio,...

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    Funding the Vision - The Relationship between Expenditure and Student Achievement in Seventh-day Adventist K-8 Schools in the United States Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Although school resources are important in ensuring excellence and quality in schools, this study suggests that there is no relationship between per-student spending and achievement in Seventh-day Adventist schools. However, it was also determined from the...

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    Future Leadership of Schools in Australia - Employee Perceptions of Taking on the Challenge Kindergarten-Grade 12
    "Educational systems are experiencing a global leadership crisis...there is a lack of willingness from classroom teachers to take on school leadership roles. Anecdotal evidence would suggest this is also the case within Adventist Schools Australia (ASA),...

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    Give Them Some Truth Kindergarten-Lifelong
    "A parent’s testimony on the meaning and relevance of Christian education"

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    Giving a Reason for Our Hope Tertiary-Lifelong
    This essay serves to: (1) build an understanding of Bible-anchored apologetics as a valuable strategy for Christian witness; (2) examine the approach used by New Testament authors in explaining and defending core Christian beliefs; (3) outline the biblical...

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    Global Trends in Adventist Education Preschool-Tertiary
    Consider global trends in Adventist education in this report to Adventist university/college presidents and division education directors. It presents current statistics of the global educational system; acknowledges the leading voice that set the conceptual...

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    Going Home - Or Why I am a Seventh-day Adventist Teacher Tertiary-Lifelong
    Warren Ashworth writes about the privilege and responsibility each Seventh-day Adventist faculty has in allowing their unique worldview to shape and inform every aspect of their teaching lives. He states that every decision, from textbook choices to teaching...

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    Good News in Difficult Places Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 2005-2010 Education Report from the Trans-European Division (TED) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2010. Director Duda reports on the difficulties faces in the division, the enrollment gains, achievements in higher education, in-service...

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    Graduate Business Education in Adventist Colleges and Universities - History and Challenges Tertiary
    In this article from a JAE special issue on higher education, the authors present the history of and need for business graduate education and the current situation and challenges.

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    Great Challenges, Even Greater Opportunities Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 2010-2015 Education Report from the Southern Asia-Pacific Division (SSD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2015. The author summarizes the ways God has blessed in education in the division for the last quinquennium, including accreditation...

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    GRIP -- Growing Relationships Involves People Kindergarten-Grade 12
    How's your grip? This 2006 NAD Teachers Convention presentation explores core issues concerning principals and leadership issues, from staffing to parents and the community. It focuses on understanding school climate as it relates to relationships and successful...

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    Growing Adventist Higher Education Without Leaving Our Roots Behind Tertiary-Lifelong
    As schools move beyond the traditional pool of applicants and aggressively pursue international, non-denominational, and non-Adventist students, the need to create a balance between the changing clientele and Adventist roots becomes a crucial issue. Payne...

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    Growing Fruitful Disciples Grade 7-Lifelong
    Discover the Growing Disciple model for lifelong spiritual development. Prayerfully complete a simple inventory with your students, and encourage personal plans for spiritual growth. Use this to jumpstart plans to facilitate faith formation through school...

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    Growing in Faith - Australian Primary Religion Curriculum Kindergarten-Grade 8
    "This document represents the heart of the Adventist Primary School Curriculum in Australia and New Zealand, providing a context and orientation for the other learning areas that make up the full curriculum." Based on a biblical worldview, the development...

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    Growing Seventh-day Adventist Education in a Sustainable Way Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 2005-2010 Education Report from the South American Division (SAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2010. Director Mesa features the Spiritual Master Plan, student and faculty cooperation agreements and exchanges, plans for integrating...

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    Growing Up Spiritually Preschool-Tertiary
    This article on spiritual growth explores four main questions: What is spirituality and spiritual growth? How do students relate to the concepts of religion and spirituality? How is spiritual growth achieved in the school environment? How...

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    Growth and Challenges Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 1985-1990 Education Report from the Eastern Africa Division presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The overwhelming growth during this time produced challenges that are a source of concern and debate among teachers, educational leaders,...

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    Growth and New Opportunities Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 2010-2015 Education Report from the East-Central Africa Division (ECD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2015. The author summarizes the way God has blessed in education in the division for the last quinquennium, such as Biblical Foundations...

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    Growth, Plans, and Publications Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 2000-2005 Education Report from the South American Division (SAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. Education has been consolidated. Many publications were produced that provide information and orientation, encourage unity, and foster...

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    Hebrew Thought - Its Implications for Adventist Education Tertiary-Lifelong
    Regalado looks at the the implications the Hebrews, with their wholistic outlook, their concrete and dynamic thinking, and their concept of group or community, may have for Adventist education. This paper was presented at the 27th Institute of Christian Teaching.

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    Historical/analytical study of the contributions of Alma E McKibbin to the Seventh-day Adventist church-school system Kindergarten-Lifelong
    "If we don't understand our roots, we lose sight of our mission" (G. Ralph Thompson). Alma E. McKibbin, the first Seventh-day Adventist church school teacher in California, is little known among Seventh-day Adventists outside that state, where she...

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    How do European College Students Experience their Adventist Faith? Tertiary-Lifelong
    Read findings and conclusions from twenty interviews conducted in 1996, with follow-up questions in 1997, of students attending Newbold College in Bracknell, England from sixteen eastern and western European countries. This article is based on presentations...

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    How Religious Should We Be? And How Should We Be Religious? Tertiary-Lifelong
    This article explores how religious Adventist higher education should be, noting several models in Christian tertiary education today. The author suggests the ideal role neither seeks to indoctrinate students nor make religion an object of mere scholarly interest,...

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    How the Blueprint for Agriculture in Adventist Education Can Be Relevant in the 21st Century Kindergarten-Tertiary
    “Seventh-day Adventists have established a worldwide, robust, and wholistic educational system following the principles (also known as the ‘blueprint’) expressed by church co-founder and visionary Ellen G. White. To remain relevant in the...

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    How to Foster Great College Teaching 0-2 years-Lifelong
    Creating teaching is intentional, and professional development of faculty is to be fostered continually. This article shares insights from a university president.

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    How to Get to Heaven from Your House Grade 6-Grade 7
    How you Get to Heaven from Your House, is a recommended worship text for grade 7. It features devotional stories that take students on a spiritual journey as they get acquainted with Jesus, learn about the Bible, appreciative their world, pray successfully,...

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    How To Kill Adventist Education Tertiary
    Between 1980 and 2005 Seventh-day Adventist Church membership in the North American Division increased by 75 percent. In that same 25-year period K-12 enrollment in Adventist schools dropped by nearly 25 percent. What happened? And why? How to Kill Adventist...

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    Human Development - Education Tertiary-Lifelong
    Adventist Christian education links character development with redemption and restoration within the context of the transcendent biblical narrative.. Harmonious, balanced, human development.... This purpose gives supreme value and power to Christian education...

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    IFL Part 2: Integrating Learning, Faith, and Practice in Christian Education Tertiary-Lifelong
    This study discusses faith nurture in Christian education against the backdrop of the formal and informal curricula by examining some of the objectives appropriate to the disciplines commonly included in the elementary and secondary school curricula. Upon...

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    Ikke like, men likevel Kindergarten-Grade 8
    ADRA-musikalen Ikke like, Men likevel består av følgende: 1. CD med syv sanger, sunget av en barnegruppe, inkludert singback til alle sangene. CD-coveret er en liten bok som inneholder en fortelling til hver av sangene, sangtekster...

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    Immense Investment - Eternal Results Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 2010-2015 Education Report from the Middle East and North Africa Union Mission (MENA) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2015. The authorizes summarizes a more intense focus on evangelism based on meeting felt need in local communities....

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    Importance and Effectiveness of the Adventist Educational Philosophy in Chile Tertiary-Lifelong
    The study sought to know the importance assigned by eighth grade students and their tutors to fundamental aspects of the philosophy of education that should be practiced in 37 of the 40 Adventist schools in Chile. At the same time, it was observed how much...

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    In Inter-America, Adventist Education Is a Priority Preschool-Tertiary
    The 2015-2020 Education Report from the Inter-American Division (IAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. Amidst challenges in this fast-growing division, God has blessed Adventist education with achievements including implementing the ideals...

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    In Passion for the World Tertiary-Lifelong
    Greenleaf outlines the history of Adventist education, a story of struggle, tenacity, faith, and blessing. The author gives readers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the growth of an identifiably Adventist system of schools. This book is an inspiring...

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    Increasing Student Access in K to 12 Education - A Challenge for Adventist Schools in the 21st Century Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Themes addressed are “(1) the challenge of youth retention in the Seventh-day Adventist Church and the role that Christian education can play; (2) the challenge we face of providing high-quality education; and (3) the challenge of making Adventist education...

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    INFO Editorial: April 2006 Kindergarten-Tertiary
    This issue is devoted to an exploration of spiritual issues, particularly as they relate to Education. The articles address various aspects of spirituality, which is inevitably multifaceted and complex. Articles in this issue include: The...

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    INFO Editorial: Christian Organizations Lifelong
    "This issue of the International Forum Journal focuses on some current concerns facing international Christian organizations. There is within Christianity today a growing realization that our centuries-old message needs to find new means of expression....

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    Information essential for accountability and planning as identified by board chairs and principals of Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Problem: Particularly during the 1980s and 1990s, Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools have been facing problems with enrollments and finances. The purpose of this research was to identify those elements of information and data that the board chairs...

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    Ingredients of the Most Successful Schools in the North American Division Kindergarten-Grade 12
    What ingredients make Seventh-day Adventist schools effective? Do the most successful elementary and secondary schools in the North American Division (NAD) share any elements in common? The results for the following crucial questions about what contributes...

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    Inspiring Adventist Education Posters Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Select a poster highlighting key principles from Ellen White's book, Education. Created for Michigan Conference teachers, FREE download, ready to print 22x28in

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    Inspiring News From Challenging Places Preschool-Tertiary
    The 2015-2020 Education Report from the Trans-European Division (TED) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. While membership is small, this division is very diverse. Director Duda reports on challenges, enrollment gains, higher education achievements,...

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    Integrating Faith and Learning at an Adventist Secondary School - A System-wide Approach at Colegio Adventists de Sagunto Tertiary-Lifelong
    The author proposes a strategy to help Adventist institutions achieve their mission: "The creation of an active IFL (Integration of Faith and Learning) Centre." This paper was presented at the 31st Institute of Christian Teaching.

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    Integrating Faith and Learning in Distance Education in the Ghanaian Context Grade 1-Grade 9
    "This paper synthesizes the philosophy of Adventist education, defines distance education, and recommends ways to integrate faith and learning among distance education students to provide an opportunity for them to accept Jesus as their personal Savior...

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    Integrating Service into the Life of a University Tertiary-Lifelong
    This article explains the steps that Andrews University is taking to integrate service into its curriculum and what world service means in different contexts on its campus. It details the process of developing community service learning and provides some resources...

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    Inter-American Division: Graduate Education Leads the Way Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The IAD 1990-1995 education report are published in the 1995 General Conference issue of the Journal of Adventist Education.

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    International Journal for Faith Integration Kindergarten-Lifelong
    IJFI is a "bi-annual, double blind peer-review journal of the Institute for Faith Integration, which specifically bestrides the areas of learning, life, and service." Its inspiring vision is "to promote faith integration for the holistic development...

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    Interview with Shane Anderson on How to Kill Adventist Education Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Watch this three part (25 minute) video interview of author Shane Anderson discussing his book titled, How to Kill Adventist Education (and How to Give it a Fighting Chance!).

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    Is God Coming to Campus Too? Thoughts on the Distinctive Features of Adventist Higher Education Tertiary
    This article is an adaptation of Dr. Andreason’s Fall Semester 2005 Convocation speech delivered September 1, 2005 on the campus of Andrews University. Andreasen argues the necessity of Christian colleges and universities offering their students a...

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    Is it worth the time and effort? Teachers perceptions of 4MAT in the Southern Union Grade 1-Grade 12
    In 2003, a transformed curriculum, Journey to Excellence, was established for the North American Division (NAD) Seventh-day Adventist schools. In agreement with the educational initiative of the NAD, in 2004, the Southern Union decided to continue the modification...

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    Is Your Science Laboratory Safe? Grade 9-Lifelong
    This article from the JAE special science issue examines science laboratory safety issues. Types of commonly occurring laboratory accidents include burns, injuries, and poisoning. Science instructors must continually stress safety guidelines, have a well stocked...

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    Issues of Origins in Zoology and Genetics - A Look at the Evidence Tertiary-Lifelong
    Zoology and genetics are often taught around the theme of the theory of evolution. "A careful examination of the scientific basis of these disciplines show that the evolutionary framework doesn't fit with a lot of their fundamental aspects. Some of these...

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    JAE Editorial: A Renewed College Commitment Tertiary-Lifelong
    From 1975 to 1984, the percentage of Seventh-day Adventist students attending Seventh-day Adventist colleges decreased. Between 1984 and 1990, the percentage went up. The editorial suggests that one reason for the increase might be an emphasis on hiring more...

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    JAE Editorial: Adventist Education--Four Essentials Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Dulan comments on the high level of commitment primary, secondary, and tertiary level teachers bring to Adventist institutions, and the need for administrators to acknowledge that commitment through words and acts of encouragement and support. Articles included...

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    JAE Editorial: Back to the Real Basics Kindergarten-Lifelong
    In this editorial, Humberto Rasi emphasizes the importance of a core message in Adventist education. We must focus on what makes our education uniquely Adventist. Articles in this issue include: Teachervision:...

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    JAE Editorial: Is the Dream Still Alive? Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Reflecting on the dream to educate Adventist youth to proclaim the three-angels message, the author comments on the role of the Valuegenesis studies in helping educators assess what is happening is schools, churches, and homes. Also in this issue:

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    JAE Editorial: Learning History's Lessons Kindergarten-Lifelong
    "This larger-than-usual issue of the Journal [of Adventist Education] was prepared in the hope that examining some aspects of the history of our educational system can stimulate discussion and thought that will prevent us from repeating some mistakes...

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    JAE Editorial: Margaret and the Graduate--Story of an Encounter Grade 9-Lifelong
    This editorial shares a story about the importance of individual Christian influence in the lives of students in Adventist schools. Dedicated to Higher Education, this special issue of JAE contains the following articles: Encouraging...

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    JAE Editorial: Parochial and Proud of It! Kindergarten-Lifelong
    What does "parochial" mean? It means excellence, focus, community, and commitment. In this editorial, Karen Graham presents her stance on the potential of both private and public education. Articles include: Can...

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    JAE Editorial: A Heart for Mission in a World of Learning Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The author summarizes the goals set for Adventist education at the General Conference Session 2010 and highlights the progress made toward those goals. This issue is a special General Conference Edition. Articles in this edition include the following...

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    JAE Editorial: Adventist Distance Education - A Bridge to Access Kindergarten-Tertiary
    This special issue of The Journal of Adventist Education focuses on distance education. In her guest editorial, Janine Monica Lim writes of how online education can increase students' access to Christian education. Additional articles include:

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    JAE Editorial: Adventist Education -- For Every Adventist Child? Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Stevens identifies why the ambitious objective of "all Adventist children should be able to benefit from an Adventist education" has not been met. Students with learning disabilities and physical handicaps must be included. The 1982 NAD Curriculum...

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    JAE Editorial: Adventist Education and Academic Freedom Kindergarten-Lifelong
    In this Journal of Adventist Education editorial, Fowler looks at what is academic freedom and why Adventist education should uphold academic freedom. Articles in this issue include: Two Ministries...

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    JAE Editorial: Adventist Education and Students With Disabilities Kindergarten-Tertiary
    The December 2015 issue of the Journal of Adventist Education is a special topic issue about Special Education. In her guest editorial, Luana Greulich describes how educators can better serve students with...

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    JAE Editorial: Adventures in Russia - Adventist Education's Newest Frontier Kindergarten-Lifelong
    An editorial report on the first Adventist Teacher's Seminar held in Russia. Ganson shares education news from Russia, such as final arrangements for an elementary school in Moscow, translation and distribution of Ellen White's book Education, and the many...

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    JAE Editorial: An Old Friend in a New Country Tertiary-Lifelong
    Articles in this issue include: Philosophy and Christian Education: A Road to Despair or a Highway to Understanding? Building Resilient...

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    JAE Editorial: Becoming the Head - Priorities in Adventist Education Kindergarten-Tertiary
    Referencing the biblical story of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, Taylor describes the priorities for Christian schools. Articles in this issue include: Education for What? Thoughts on the Purpose and Identity of Adventist...

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    JAE Editorial: Behind the Scenes Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This JAE editorial includes brief descriptions of the people who make the publication a success. Articles in this issue include: The Stranger Within Your Gates Sharing...

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    JAE Editorial: Beyond the Maze - Principles for Adventist Education in a Changing World Kindergarten-Tertiary
    In this editorial, Melgosa explores the question “What do we do with change in education?” Additional articles in this issue include: ​Vaccines: The Power Tool...

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    JAE Editorial: Building Up The Culture Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Members of the Adventist church cherish the unique identity of the Adventist movement. Adventists are increasingly adopting nontraditional lifestyles. Teachers advocate openness and trivialize values. Instead the Christian teacher should strengthen the principles...

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    JAE Editorial: Called to Lead in Tumultuous Times Kindergarten-Tertiary
    In this guest editorial, the author discusses the substantial amount of tumult the world of education has seen in recent decades and the opportunities these challenges can provide. Additional titles in this issue include: Ten...

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    JAE Editorial: Clarifying the Mission, Renewing the System Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Fritz Guy, guest editor, invites the reader to reflect on God's will for Adventist education with reference to quality, adequate facilities and good teachers. Religious commitment is a reason for good education. Variety must not be confused with quality. Under...

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    JAE Editorial: Confessing God as Creator Kindergarten-Lifelong
    John M. Fowler shares insights on why continual contemplation of the creation story in Genesis 1 is so important to Christian education. Articles included in this issue: Still Teaching After Two Millennia:...

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    JAE Editorial: Educating for Eternity Kindergarten-Tertiary
    This is an exciting year for Adventist education! This editorial describes the Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) Conferences taking place around the globe. Additional articles in this issue include: The...

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    JAE Editorial: Eternity in Our Sight Preschool-Tertiary
    "This special issue of The Journal of Adventist Education (JAE) is part of a long-standing tradition. Each quinquennium, a special General Conference issue featuring education reports from each division of the Seventh-day Adventist world church...

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    JAE Editorial: Finding Equality at the Foot of the Cross Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Citing current statistics on inequality of access to education and employment advancement, Simmons calls for action through Christian education. "Adventist education must be available to all of our children and youth, and genuine revival and reformation...

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    JAE Editorial: Getting Out the Good Word! Tertiary-Lifelong
    This special issue of JAE compiles and shares presentations made by the presidents of North American Division colleges and universities on the special character of Adventist higher education. These speeches were made at the Higher Education Colloquium in Angwin,...

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    JAE Editorial: Global Trends in Adventist Education Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Humberto Rasi discusses several trends in Adventist education such as academic quality, parental involvement, teacher accountability, enrollment, spirituality and biblical values, service orientation, missionary service, strategic planning, innovation, and...

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    JAE Editorial: Global Vision for a Global Mission Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This editorial identifies current challenges to Adventist education. Griffiths states that impending changes in society will lead to a necessary re-evaluation of Adventist mission, methods, and goals of education. This is the final editorial by Victor S Griffiths,...

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    JAE Editorial: In Praise of Impracticality Kindergarten-Lifelong
    In this editorial from the JAE special science issue, Dr. Edwin Karlow explains that the best education balances instruction in theory with practical applications in many disciplines, particularly in science. Practical also means growing fresh new ideas. Articles...

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    JAE Editorial: Introducing the New Team and Game Plan Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Beardsley introduces the new Seventh-day Adventist General Conference education leadership team, including four newly appointed members and six continuing members. She briefly outlines a four-point game plan for the new quinquennium, which focuses on 1) Adventist...

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    JAE Editorial: Looking at A.D. 2000 Grade 5-Lifelong
    This JAE special issue on technology and education suggests that changes within American society, particulary in technology, must be addressed by Adventist schools. The Truth must be presented through technology in a skillful and artful way. Articles in this...

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    JAE Editorial: Managing for Eternity Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Victor Griffiths lists the ways that doctrines affirm the believer. These same objectives can be made a distinctive part of the global purpose of the Christian educator to prevent secular drift. In the year of the SDA teacher, the distinctiveness of true Christian...

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    JAE Editorial: Mathematics Education Kindergarten-Grade 12
    In this special issue on math education, national concerns about education are confronted in the specific context of math education, the dwindling number of qualified teachers, and the adequate preparation of students in SDA schools. Articles in...

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    JAE Editorial: Moving Forward Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Humberto Rasi reports on Beverly Robinson-Rumble's appointment as the first woman editor of the JAE. Her 20-year service as a staff member of the JAE as well as her background in teaching and editing denominational textbooks is important. The JAE will expand...

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    JAE Editorial: Narcissus and Christ in Adventist Education Kindergarten-Tertiary
    Is the approach in Adventist education to apocalypse, discipline, recreation, and church life, causing the youth to be apathetic? Motivating the youth to find meaning requires being intentionally Christian rather than narcissistic or self-serving. Articles...

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    JAE Editorial: Possibilities Ahead Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Calvin Rock expresses his convictions about the importance of education to the church's welfare. The Adventist Review and the Integration of Faith and Learning Institute are discussed. Scholarship programs and endowments, a strong elementary and secondary...

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    JAE Editorial: Reasons Why We Should Cease and Desist From Interschool Sports Grade 7-Grade 12
    George Akers discusses reasons why inter-school sports is unacceptable: it goes against the inspired counsels; it imitates the secular schools; instead of traditional work/witness/service mission of SDA education it reorganizes the schools around the play;...

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    JAE Editorial: Strength Through Unity Tertiary-Lifelong
    Trust and unity within each and among institutions, a shared task based on respect for each other and Christ reflected in the lives of each teacher and administrator should inspire students to enter the field of education. Articles in this issue include:

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    JAE Editorial: The Adventist School Principal - From Listening to Leadership Grade 1-Lifelong
    This JAE editorial features the team who make this publication a success. Articles in this issue include:Leading From the Sanctified Heart The...

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    JAE Editorial: The Challenge of Integrity Lifelong
    This editorial explores the character trait of integrity as transparent honesty and consistent truthfulness, being faithful advocates of the gospel in the way we teach, serve on a committee, administer, discipline and interact with colleagues and students. Articles...

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    JAE Editorial: The Future Is Ours to Create Tertiary-Lifelong
    In this editorial, Madgwick addresses the challenges Adventist colleges and universities face, noting similarities to challenges faced by many non-Adventist colleges and universities. Madgwick suggests that progress can be made through prayerfully engaging...

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    JAE Editorial: The House of Life Kindergarten-Lifelong
    In the special 1990 General Conference Session issue of the Journal of Adventist Education, Griffiths' editorial outlines the importance of supporting Adventist education at all levels. He calls for a re-affirmation of the total ministry of the church. Feature...

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    JAE Editorial: The Power of a Small School - Taste It Again for the First Time Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Adventism began its educational system with small schools; Brewer urges us to continue with small schools as an effective way of reaching students. Articles in this issue include the following titles: Choosing...

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    JAE Editorial: The Relevance of Feelings Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Recent movements encourage getting in touch with one's feelings and to acknowledge the feelings and experiences of minorities in a white male society. Education must include the personal, the experiential, the sensuous, and the poetic. Articles in...

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    JAE Editorial: The Risk and the Promise: A Moment of Truth Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Gordon Madgwick writes about the challenges facing Adventist education on the cusp of the 1990s. He outlines the establishment of Project Affirmation as a means of addressing change. Articles in this issue include: Reclaiming...

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    JAE Editorial: The True Confrontation Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Confrontation has connotations for the younger generation of social protest. Traditionally the concept is positive, intended to move people one step closer to liberation. Teachers have been heroic confronters and Christ's followers have a mandate for confrontation....

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    JAE Editorial: The Uniqueness of Adventist Education Preschool-Lifelong
    General Conference Education Director Garland Dulan reflects on the challenges facing Adventist education in 2010, and suggests 7 elements that make it stable and unique: its unifying mission, its whole-person development focus, its faith perspective, its...

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    JAE Editorial: The Way to Plan Tertiary-Lifelong
    Dulan promotes Adventist education as the best way to prepare children for eternity in this General Conference 2005 edition of the Journal of Adventist Education. Using the analogy of workers carefully preparing a baseball field for a game, he notes the important...

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    JAE Editorial: The World Education Team 2015-2020 Kindergarten-Tertiary
    The October/November 2015 issue of Journal of Adventist Education issue begins with the General Conference Education Director Lisa Beardsley-Hardy introducing The World Education Team 2015-2020 and education...

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    JAE Editorial: Urban Education - A Living Hope Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This issue explores solutions to improving Adventist education in urban settings. Articles in this edition include the following titles: Christian Education in the Urban Setting: Facing Realities and...

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    JAE Editorial: What About Science? Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This editorial is part of a special issue on Adventist thinking about science and its teaching in denominational schools. James Hayward states that the pursuit of scientific knowledge through research can be carried out under the presupposition that God exists...

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    JAE Editorial: What Makes a School Adventist? Kindergarten-Lifelong
    In the special 2000 General Conference Session souvenir issue of JAE, Humberto Rasi shares how a knowledge of God, an understanding of the Bible, and opportunities for students to develop an active relationship with Jesus Christ, are the essential characteristics...

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    JAE Editorial: What Should an Educated Person Know? Kindergarten-Lifelong
    What makes for an educated person? Reviewing recent Harvard curriculum changes oriented toward active learning and real-life applications, and the foundations of Adventist education, editor Rumble, reminds readers of the focus on whole-person preparation for...

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    JAE Editorial: Where Have They Gone? Another Changing of the Guard Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Garland Dulan, director of the Education Department of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, introduces readers to Lisa Beardsley, the new Associate Director of Education and Executive Secretary of the Adventist Accrediting Association (AAA). Articles...

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    JAE Editorial: Why Support Christian Education? A Personal Testimony Grade 1-Lifelong
    Fowler shares a personal story illustrating why he believes Christian education is important. Adventist education made him aware of the big picture of God's world, the meaning and destiny of life, and a biblical worldview. This edition includes...

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    JAE Editorial: Will Adventist Education Still Pay? Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Adventists need to clarify their distinctiveness in order to sell the idea that Adventist education in its difference pays, rather than costs. Christian education needs to remain true to its nature if it is to retain its effectiveness, its power to attract...

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    JAE Index - Volume 65 Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This Index to Volume 65 of the Journal of Adventist Education lists all articles and other published items for 2002-2003, except the 'Of Interest to Teachers' column.

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    JAE Legal Update: Home Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Are home schools legal and how should educators relate to them? Due to a variety of social and economic factors, the home school movement is growing. State compulsory school attendance laws and the state's interest in compulsory education, and the parents'...

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    JAE: Of Interest to Teachers Grade 9-Grade 12
    This Journal of Adventist Education column features current news, reports, and updates of interest to educators. In this issue: Coming Events, Middle-ear Illness Impedes Learning, Schools Stigmatize Children From Single-Parent Families, Free Breast...

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    JAE: Of Interest to Teachers Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This Journal of Adventist Education column features current news, reports, and updates of interest to educators. In this issue: Adventist Education Forum: The Teacher's Meeting Place; Schools Behind in Y2K Computer Affairs; Idea Book for Involving Parents...

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    Job motivation of Seventh-day Adventist pastors of the Central American Union Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the present and ideal motivational value of selected job aspects for Central American pastors and to determine if a significant relationship exists between the value assigned these job aspects and...

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    Job satisfiers and dissatisfiers among the employees of the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS) - an analysis Tertiary
    The purpose of this study was to determine the ranks of motivational and hygiene factors as indicators of job satisfaction and dissatisfaction among employees of AIIAS as perceived and desired. The study also attempted to determine the present emotional disposition...

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    Joining and Remaining - A Look at the Data on the Role of Adventist Education Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Is Adventist Education worth the investment of our energy and money as a church? Take a look at the data on baptism, attendance, and retention.

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    Journey to Excellence Overview Text - J2E Kindergarten-Grade 12
    The Journey to Excellence initiative provided a framework guiding Adventist education in North America into the 21st century. The outcomes are worth considering still in strategic planning. A pdf version is also available.

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    Keeping the Flame Ablaze Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 2010-2015 Education Report from the Inter-European (formerly Euro-Africa) Division (EUD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2015. With anecdotes of lives transformed, the author shows the impact of Adventist education in the EUD.

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    Kindergarten Stepping Stones Blog Kindergarten
    Blog introducing the components of the new Kindergarten Stepping Stones Curriculum.

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    Lawnmowers and Children Kindergarten-Lifelong
    In this JAE article, Don Weatherall addresses similarities between caring for lawnmower motors and caring for the children we teach. Lawnmowers have small engines that are easily ruined by small amounts of impurities. Children do too.

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    Leadership Strategies and Strategic Planning for Times of Crisis and Beyond Kindergarten-Grade 12
    "Implementing strategic leadership is the most reliable way to ensure educational renewal and effectiveness in contemporary Adventist education. Leaders should possess the ability and also commitment to create the values, skills, and attitudes that will...

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    Leadership style of information technology administrators in selected Adventist educational institutions in the Southern Asia-Pacific Region Tertiary
    This study was conducted with the purpose to investigate the relationship between the leadership style of Information Technology (IT) administrators in selected Adventist colleges/universities in the Philippines, and the perception of the consumers about IT services in the mentioned institutions.

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    Leading From a Sanctified Heart Grade 1-Lifelong
    McKenzie focuses on the importance of the spiritual life for the school principal. He states that without leading from a sanctified heart, a principal’s work will not create desirable results. McKenzie supports his theories utilizing examples from the...

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    Leading Students to Christ Through Education Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 2010-2015 Education Report from the Euro-Asia Division (ESD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session in 2015. The author summarizes the way God has blessed in education for the last quinquennium, such as a conference converted into an Adventist...

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    Learning styles and gender as related to achievement in English among students in North Sulawesi Adventist Boarding Schools, Indonesia Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This study investigated linkages between the learning styles and gender and achievement in English among students in North Sulawesi Adventist boarding schools, Indonesia. In doing so, it sought to contribute to a better theoretical understanding of the students’...

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    Learning Theories, Part 1, and the Christian Teacher Tertiary-Lifelong
    This two-part mini-course examines four important learning theories and perspectives on how learning takes place, application of these learning theories,and an assessment of each theory's relevance to classroom practice. The four views discussed are: operant...

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    Legal Responsibilities of School Board Members Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This article provides an overview of the primary legal responsibilities of a school board and its members. Conflict of interest, protection of students and employees, finances, insurance, and confidentiality and defamation are topics discussed in this reprint...

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    Life in a Church School Kindergarten-Grade 10
    Excerpted from the book Growing Up Adventist: A Fond Look Back at the Church That Taught Me Faith, Love, and Laughter, Andy Nash writes of his experiences in a small Seventh-day Adventist School in Detroit, Michigan. Nash’s anecdotes tell of a...

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    Lifestyle Commitment - Sample Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Students and parents review and pledge commitment to a Christian lifestyle as part of the registration process at Escondido Adventist Academy. This concise and clear form is an example other Christian schools find useful to adopt or adapt.

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    Little Eyes are Watching - Getting Our Priorities Straight Tertiary-Lifelong
    This article shares the outreach experiences and activities of Southwestern Adventist College. It also shows the effects of making Christian service a priority in Adventist schools on the church in general, and on the youth in particular.

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    Living and Learning Preschool-Grade 2
    Living and Learning is a compilation of worship stories for young children. This devotional contains stories that share lessons about faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, love, and much more. Each short reading...

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    Maintaining a God Centered Focus Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Use the provided texts, quotes and commentary to help you maintain a God-centered focus during Satan's attempts to distract and destroy you.[For a complete list of Ellen White publication abbreviations visit the ...

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    Making Grace Known Through Adventist Education Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 2005-2010 Education Report from the Southern Asia Division (SUD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2010. Director Rao reports on the impact that elementary, secondary, and tertiary education has made in the region. He highlights the...

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    Making Mental Health a Priority in Adventist Schools Grade 9-Tertiary
    Schools that make mental health a priority will be in the best position to fulfill the church’s mission by implementing a holistic program that helps students emotionally, academically, and spiritually. Read this article for practical tips on how to...

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    Making Science Irresistible Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This article from the JAE special science issue provides suggestions on how to make science classes irresistibly interesting. Ideas include bulletin boards, classroom displays or interest centers, planning, handouts, cooperative learning, current events, and...

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    Making Seventh-day Adventist Schools Distinctive Grade 1-Lifelong
    This teacher orientation workshop was developed by the South Pacific Division to assist Adventist schools to become truly Seventh-day Adventist. Based on Dr Don Roy's 'Towards Wholeness' proposal for the ideal Adventist education, this document includes participant...

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    Making Teachers More Effective Tertiary-Lifelong
    Education research seems to point to "more of the same" with respect to teacher and learner roles - more homework, more standardization, more testing. T. Nkungula suggests that the time has come to go beyond mere discipline driven objectives and...

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    Marketing 101 Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Blackmer outlines the basics of marketing Adventist education in the North American context.

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    Marketing Adventist Education in North America Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Tucker presents discussion and research reports on marketing Adventist education in North America. Included in this presentation are the following: NAD Focus Group Data, Focus Group Survey Reports, Survey Results, and Survey Instrument.

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    Measurement Math Poster Grade 6-Grade 12
    Inspire students with this faith-integrating poster for your mathematics classroom.

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    Memorandum to a Trustee Kindergarten-Lifelong
    A college/university faculty member outlines seven things they need trustees to do: 1. Understand the nature and scope of our educational enterprise 2. Be a cheerleader for the work my colleagues and I are trying to do 3. Respect me professionally...

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    Microsociety - Building Character Through Experience Tertiary-Lifelong
    This article details the origin, elements and successes of the Microsociety instruction model. It shows how schools integrate it with the rest of curriculum and collaborate with community partners by establishing meaningful contacts with working adults. Answers...

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    Mid-America Union Education Resources Kindergarten-Grade 12
    For the MAUC Education Code and various other documents and forms, select the Education tab and scroll down to resources.

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    Mission First - Our Reason for Being Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 2010-2015 Education Report from the Northern Asia-Pacific Division (NSD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2015. With anecdotes and news of what has been going on in Adventist education in the last quinquennium, the author summarizes...

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    Mission First: The NSD Educational Mandate Preschool-Lifelong
    The 2005-2010 Education Report from the Northern Asia-Pacific Division (NSD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2010. Director Phoon reports on the integration of faith and learning initiative in each union and mission field, and events...

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    Music in Seventh-day Adventist Higher Education - A Rationale Tertiary-Lifelong
    Stearman examines the rational for including music, especially as a field of major emphasis, in the curriculum of Seventh-day Adventist colleges and universities. "This paper is a call to ... reevaluate our position on this important curricular area in...

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    Myths in Adventism - An Interpretive Study of Ellen White, Education, and Related Issues Preschool-Lifelong
    "Was Ellen White as inflexible as some of her followers? Are the sacred and the secular two realms or one?...George R. Knight examines these and many other provocative questions in this insightful book."

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    NAD Elementary and Secondary Schools Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Find Adventist elementary and secondary schools as well as colleges across the North American Division. Search by zip code or state, or browse by conference. Contact information included.

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    NAD Principals Assess Enrollment Funding and Governance Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Review findings from an in-depth online survey of Adventist academy principals in North America which dealt with questions pertaining to the areas of enrollment, funding, and governance, and how these areas impact a school’s ability to achieve the objective...

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    NAD Science Curriculum Guide K-8 Kindergarten-Grade 8
    This curriculum guide is designed to guide science education in Seventh-day Adventist elementary schools in North America. It includes the rationale, philosophy, Journey to Excellence aligned goals and essential learnings, a scope and sequence matrix, the...

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    NAD Visiting Committee Preference Request K-12 Kindergarten-Grade 12
    NADOE/111 to be used with evaluative criteria for NAD K-12 school evaluations, as the official invitation from the union director of education to elected committee members.

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    Nature-Based Learning in Christian Schools - Essential Element or Optional Extra? Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Outside of school, many children are facing decreasing opportunities to interact with nature. Should teachers move toward nature-based learning in response? “This article explores the relationship between nature-based learning and the aims of Christian...

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    Needs Assessment: A Valuable Tool for Educators Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Conducting a needs assessment is crucial to evaluating whether lesson/unit goals and objectives have been met, and this article offers guidelines for doing so, along with ways to tailor lesson plans to the needs and abilities of a given classroom using a required...

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    New Agers Invade the Classroom Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Verlie Ward and Gerry Colvin examine the influence of New Age philosophy on Christian education. They present a brief overview of the New Age Movement is presented, along with suggestions on how to detect New Age influences in the classroom. Ward and Colvin...

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    New Buildings, Exciting Opportunities Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 1985-1990 Education Report from the Euro-Africa (now Inter-European) Division (EUD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. Enrollment statistics are provided. The report discusses religious instruction courses, new buildings, new programs,...

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    New Freedoms and Challenges Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 2000-2005 Education Report from the Euro-Asia Division (ESD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The main accomplishments in education are listed. Reports on Zaoksky Adventist University, Ukrainian Institute of Arts and Sciences, and...

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    North American Division 2023 Educators’ Convention Recordings Preschool-Tertiary New!!
    In August 2023, more than 5,500 Adventist educators from the North American Division and beyond gathered in Phoenix, Arizona to connect, learn, share, and be inspired. You can enjoy various video recordings of the convention from the comfort of your home by...

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    North American Division: Adventist Education - Better Than Ever! Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This article from the 1995 General Conference issue of JAE is a report from the North American Division.

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    Nurture, Commitment, and Excellence Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 1995-2000 Education Report from the Trans-European Division (TED) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The TED is comprised of the following regions: Kosovo, Croatia, Hungary, Yugoslavia, and Pakistan. The report discusses the advancements...

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    Nurturing Faith in College Nursing Students Tertiary-Lifelong
    Amertill identifies three teaching methodologies specific to nurturing faith in college nursing students in the classroom and clinical setting. They are 1) academic/professional dimensions, 2) role modeling dimensions and 3) pastoral dimension. This...

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    Nurturing Hope for a New Generation Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 2010-2015 Education Report from the South American Division (SAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2015. The author summarizes the way God has blessed projects in education in the division for the last quinquennium, such as enrollment...

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    Opening Our Doors Kindergarten-Grade 12
    "The call of this paper is to consider a vision for our schools which includes serving nonAdventist students in a very intentional way, offering God’s love embedded in an irresistibly creative curriculum." Paper submitted for consideration...

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    Opening the Church School Doors to the Learning Disabled Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This article from the JAE special exceptional child issue suggests that church school principals should be willing to admit children with mild learning disabilities into Adventist schools. Until recently the educational practices of the Adventist school system...

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    Opportunites, Blessings, and Challenges Preschool-Lifelong
    The 2005-2010 Education Report from the Euro-Africa (now Inter-European) Division (EUD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2010. Director Badenas shares new developments, miraculous events, and other achievements and special recognitions...

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    Opportunities for Education in Times of Pandemic and Post-pandemic Kindergarten-Grade 12
    “To address the challenges and problems faced by our educational institutions in pandemic and post-pandemic times, we as Seventh-day Adventist educators will have to regularly reinvent ourselves. To remain relevant in a society that is constantly transforming,...

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    Organizational commitment and teaching performance of SDA elementary school teachers in South-Central Luzon Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This study investigated potential relationships between the organizational commitment and teaching performance of Seventh-day Adventist elementary school teachers in South-Central Luzon. This involved 123 teachers from 30 elementary schools under the administrative...

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    Parent Inspiration - The First Lesson - Self-control Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Inspire parents to prioritize character development, understanding the core function of self-control to success in all aspects of life including academics. Ready to print or link parents to; available in color and black/white editions. Part of a series of...

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    Pastoral Care, Action Research, and Teaching as a Profession - Can ‘Joining the Dots’ Facilitate Teacher Reflection Kindergarten-Tertiary
    "Educators have increasingly demonstrated commitment to, and invested much effort in advancing the cause of pastoral care, action research, and the status of teaching as a profession, over the last two decades. What is largely unrecognized is how these...

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    Pastors and Schools - A Dream Team Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This article shares testimonies and tributes to pastors who invest themselves in church schools. The insights inspire and hopefully spark ideas for healthy partnerships between church and school in the ministry of Christian education of all God's children.

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    Perceptions and Attitudes of Selected Adventist and Non Adventist Parents of School Age Children Toward Adventist Schools in Canada Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions and attitudes toward Adventist schools in Canada of Adventist parents with children in Adventist schools, of Adventist parents without children in Adventist schools, and of non-Adventist...

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    Perceptions and Attitudes of Taiwanese Seventh-day Adventists Toward Seventh-day Adventist Education in Taiwan Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Support of constituent churches is important to schools operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The Church has been carrying on a Christian educational program in Taiwan for 35 years. Today the Church has a college and academy on the Island and the enrollment...

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    Perceptions of Seventh-Day Adventist Church Ministers Toward Seventh-Day Adventist Schools Tertiary-Lifelong
    The purpose of this study was to identify the perceptions of the Seventh-day Adventist Church ministers concerning the values, effectiveness, fiscal status, and future structure of the SDA schools. Results from the Southern Union showed that the SDA ministers...

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    Personality types, preferred learning styles, and choice of major of college students in Luzon Tertiary
    This study investigated the relationship of personality types, preferred learning styles, and choice of academic major of college students. The subjects were 500 students from six selected academic majors in SDA tertiary schools in Luzon. Respondents answered...

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    PET 08 Special School Service Issue Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Download a special issue of Jennings Panorama of Education Thoughts (PET) newsletter for Adventist teachers in North America. This edition features 235 links to service projects teachers and students could do.

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    PET 08-08: Panorama of Educational Thoughts Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Download Vaughn Jennings' August 2008 newsletter for Adventist teachers in North America. This edition features thoughts on 'guidance' and several links to free technology resources including a free program to turn one computer into two computer stations,...

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    PET 09-08: Panorama of Educational Thoughts Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Download Vaughn Jennings' August 2009 newsletter for Adventist teachers in North America. This edition includes an interesting e-book on Christian education, master teacher mini magazine for technology in the classroom, Adventist children's ministry and Ellen...

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    PET 09-12: Panorama of Educational Thoughts Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Download Vaughn Jennings' December 2009 newsletter for Adventist teachers in North America. This edition features links for Christmas lessons and building students' natural gifts.

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    PET 11-03: Panorama of Educational Thoughts Preschool-Grade 12
    Download Vaughn Jennings' March 2011 newsletter for Adventist teachers in North America. This edition reviews 10 links to websites with information and tools for marketing Christian education.

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    Philosophy and Practice of Wholistic and Physical Student Development at Select Seventh-day Adventist Higher Educational Institutions and Work Colleges Tertiary-Lifelong
    The purpose of this study was to examine and describe how two institutions with a wholistic approach to education from each of two higher educational systems—Work Colleges Consortium members: College of the Ozarks and Warren Wilson College, and Adventist...

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    Physical Education, Sports and Christian Outreach Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Is there a place for fitness and sports in the Adventist concept of balanced education? Physical development should form one side of the equilateral triangle of true education. A person's play life is as important as any other part of his or her life. Five...

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    PhysicalGenesis Grade 5-Grade 11
    Part three of the "'Mind Body Spirit Triad' of research studies focusing on students in the Adventist Education system" is PhysicalGenesis. "In addition to its importance in enabling a happy and productive life, good health is a crucial part...

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    Pieces of Memory - Pioneers of Adventist Education in Brazil Grade 6-Lifelong
    This article shares "stories of three Adventist educational pioneers, who throughout their struggles and at the end of their days, were victorious, having persevered in the faith to overcome monumental obstacles in establishing schools in Brazil."

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    Plenteous Harvest, Few Laborers - Involving Adventist Schools to Bridge the Gap Preschool-Tertiary
    The 2015-2020 Education Report from the Southern Asia-Pacific Division (SSD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The Southern Asia-Pacific Division is committed to the development of strategies to reach students and teachers, who can then...

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    Portrait of Adventist Educators Tertiary
    A survey of recent research concerning the attitudes, perceptions, motivations, and characteristics of teachers and administrators in Adventist schools. Valuegenesis is one of the research projects. Topics covered are quality of Adventist schools, teachers...

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    Postmodern Thought and Adventist Education Tertiary
    This paper is focused on postmodern thought and its role in Adventist education.

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    Postmodern Thought and Adventist Education Tertiary-Lifelong
    Oliver asks the question: What is postmodernism and what role does it play in Adventist education? This paper was presented at the 24th Institute of Christian Teaching.

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    Practical Skills - For 21st Century Students Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Carson looks at the history of vocational programs within Adventist education. The interest of students for vocational education has grown through the years.

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    Pressing Forward, Together Preschool-Tertiary
    "Education was placed in the driver’s seat during the 2015-2020 quinquennium. The annual 2016 LEAD conference led the way with the theme of 'Educating for Eternity.' Education, viewed in the context of the great conflict between good and evil, is...

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    Principals leadership styles and teacher empowerment as perceived by teachers in Seventh-day Adventist High Schools in South India Kindergarten-Grade 12
    The major purpose guiding this study was to provide insights to educational leaders regarding the relationships between leadership styles and teacher empowerment. Linked to this purpose were certain corollary intents: to determine the extent to which the teachers...

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    Professional Ethics for Educational Administrators Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Adventist educational administrators need to develop and adopt a code of ethics founded upon Christian principles and tailored to the specifics of their culture and local situation. A tentative list of ethical principles are integrity, professional competence,...

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    Profile 1987 - Curriculum and Instruction in Adventist Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12
    The 1987 Profile of Teacher Concerns, one of the most comprehensive research studies of Adventist elementary and secondary school teachers in the North American Division, aimed to determine which curriculum concerns of teachers required the most urgent attention....

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    Profile 1991 - Curriculum and Teaching in Adventist Schools Tertiary-Lifelong
    This article outlines the process, results and four recommendations of the third North American Division survey of elementary and secondary teachers. Results discuss the following areas: the research significance, respondents' profiles, problem areas in elementary...

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    Profile 1993 - Curriculum and Teaching in Adventist Elementary and Seconary Schools Grade 1-Grade 12
    This article shares the results from the fourth biennial poll of North American Division K-12 educators. It focuses on teaching, testing, technology, and textbooks and in some instances compares the results with prior surveys.

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    Profile 1995 - Curriculum and Instruction in North American Schools Grade 1-Grade 12
    In this article researcher Brantley details the process and results of the Profile '95 survey of NAD educators. A synopsis of what has been learned in previous surveys (1987-1993), as well as a comparison in some areas with the 1995 findings, is presented.

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    Profile 2001 - Results From the Eighth Biennial Survey of Adventist Educators Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This article shares what has been learned from prior Profile surveys and explains the process and findings of the 2001 survey. The following components of the Adventist educational system in North America were examined: purpose and reasons, plans and resources,...

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    Profile 2004 - K12 Teacher Perceptions of Adventist Curriculum Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This is the second article reporting on the Profile 2004 study of educators in the North American Division. Results of the Profile studies help administrators, teachers, and teacher educators to better understand one another's perceptions of curriculum and...

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    Profile 2004 - NADCC Full Report Kindergarten-Grade 8
    Read the complete Profile 2004 research report as presented to the NAD Curriculum Committee and to the American Educational Research Association. Results of the Profile studies help administrators, teachers, and teacher educators to better understand one...

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    Profile 2004 - What Do We Know About the Quality and Commitment of Adventist Educators? Kindergarten-Grade 12
    The Profile 2004 survey sought to investigate the perceptions and concerns of educators throughout the North American Division (NAD). Information was collected on three measures of teacher quality and asked for nominations of excellent educators throughout...

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    Profile 2007 Final Report Grade 1-Grade 12
    This report shares the findings of the Profile survey of Adventist teachers in the North American Division during the 2007 academic year. "Results of the Profile Studies help administrators, teachers, and teacher educators develop better understanding...

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    Promoting and Protecting the Philosophy of Adventist Education: 1995-2000 Africa-Indian Ocean Division Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 1995-2000 Education Report from the Africa-Indian Ocean Division (AID) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses the advancements and progress made in the following areas: Integration of Faith and Learning; Instructional...

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    Promoting Positive Spectator Behavior Grade 9-Lifelong
    How can Adventist schools teach and enforce appropriate spectator behavior at athletic events when bad behavior seems to be the norm for professional and amateur sports? Our educational administrators and boards must develop and maintain guidelines outlining...

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    Proper Education Tertiary-Lifelong
    George Akers presents a historical analysis of the educational climate at the time Ellen White wrote her well known essay Proper Education. He gives perspective to her use of sources and her special gift of interpretation. Akers also addresses two challenges...

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    Public Affairs and Religious Liberty - North American Division Grade 10-Lifelong
    "The mission of the North American Division Public Affairs & Religious Liberty (PARL) ministry is simple but all-encompassing: to proclaim and defend the God-given gift of religious freedom which is integral to our identity as Seventh-day Adventist...

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    Quality Adventist Schools - A School Review and Improvement Framework Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Simplify your school improvement process using the Australian Adventist Education school review and continuous quality improvement tool. This framework enables schools to self-evaluate, building a culture of improvement and excellence to ensure quality, sustainable...

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    Quality and Commitment of Adventist Educators - The Latest North American Division Profile Survey Results Kindergarten-Grade 12
    In order to retain well-prepared and committed teachers in the Adventist system and to ensure that constituents are aware of the high-quality teachers employed by the church’s schools, the authors recommend Adventist leaders consider several actions.

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    Quality and Growth Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 2000-2005 Education Report from the West-Central Africa Division (WAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. This division was organized in 2002 from the former Africa-Indian Ocean Division. Its educational emphasis on quality and growth...

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    Rapid Growth and Expanding Education Opportunities to Reach the World Preschool-Tertiary
    The 2015-2020 Education Report from the East-Central Africa Division (ECD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. As the largest division in the world church, the ECD also runs the largest network of Adventist schools. “During this past...

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    Reaching the Millennial Generation - A Necessity for Adventist Education Tertiary-Lifelong
    Who are the Millennials? Jeffery shares insight into what needs to happen within Adventist education to meet the needs of those born between 1978 and 2002. This generation, expected to be the most highly educated, affluent, and ethnically diverse in history,...

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    Reaching the Soul, Developing the Mind Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 1995-2000 Education Report from the Northern Asia-Pacific Division (NSD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses the advancements and progress made in the following areas: Reaching Out; A New Division, A Challenging...

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    Reality Today - Vision Tomorrow Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 2005-2010 Education Report from the Southern Asia-Pacific Division (SSD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2010. Directors Lekic and Domingo report on the advances made in the division in the last quinquennium including evangelistic...

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    Reasons Seventh-day Adventist Parents Gave for Not Sending their Children to Seventh-day Adventist Elementary and Secondary Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Problem: The Seventh-day Adventist elementary and secondary schools in the USA show a continuous enrollment decline. This study's goal is to explore the reasons SDA parents give for why they do not send their children to SDA schools. Method:...

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    Reclaiming the Vision of Adventist Education Tertiary-Lifelong
    The author presents a range of problems in American higher education in general, relating to a lack of community and mission, and presents recommendations from the Carnegie Foundations' study on higher education to alleviate these and other problems. He suggests...

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    Redemptive Education Part I: A Philosophic Foundation Preschool-Lifelong
    This article describes the importance and basic shape of philosophy, examines the foundational philosophic categories from a biblical perspective, and indicates the importance of the biblical worldview in shaping an Adventist approach to education. Parts II...

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    Redemptive Education Part II: Implications of Philosophy for Adventist Education Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This considers the implications of the philosophy of Adventist education for educational practice, especially in regard to the needs of the student, the function of the teacher, and the aims of Adventist education. Parts 1 and 3 complete the series:

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    Redemptive Education Part III: Implications of Philosophy of Adventist Education (continued) Preschool-Lifelong
    Consider the philosophic implications for the curriculum along with its impact on teaching methodologies and the social function of the Adventist school. Parts I and II complete the series: Part...

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    Redemptive Teaching - A Framework for the Beginning Educator and Teacher Renewal Tertiary-Lifelong
    Torres defines redemptive teaching as the Christian teacher's reflective, principled and dynamic sharing of conceptual skills and knowledge with the goal of fostering vital restorative insights and outcomes. This is a paper aimed at new teachers. This...

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    Refreshing News from the Old Continent Preschool-Tertiary
    The 2015-2020 Education Report from the Inter-European Division (EUD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. In the Inter-European Division, Adventist education is considered one of the division's strategic areas of emphasis. Specific priorities...

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    Relationship between multiple intelligences and academic achievement of grade six pupils in Northern Luzon Mission Kindergarten-Grade 12
    The study explored the relationship of multiple intelligences to the academic achievement of grade six pupils in Northern Luzon Mission. The theory developed by Howard Gardner was the basis of the theoretical concept. Data were obtained from 310...

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    Religious belief and the establishment and maintenance of Seventh-day Adventist tertiary education Tertiary
    This study set out to investigate certain questions: 1. Why should a people who anticipate the imminent end of the world engage in the establishment and maintenance of an independent worldwide system of parochial education, including tertiary education? 2....

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    Religious Liberty Education - Opening Windows on the World Grade 9-Tertiary
    Bert Beach discusses the teaching of religious liberty in Adventist schools. He advocates teaching religion to lift learners to a higher level of devotion, spirituality, love, tolerance, and understanding.

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    Religious Potential - Can We Expect Spirituality in Our Students? Grade 9-Grade 12
    This article explores the relationship between intellectual and emotional aspects of learning, emphasizing the opportunity adolescence provides educators to shape the social, cultural, intellectual and spiritual areas of human character development. High school...

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    Remembering the Past While Forging Toward the Future Preschool-Tertiary
    The 2015-2020 Education Report from the Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division (SID) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. This report covers challenges, exciting new developments, an accreditation update, and plans for the new quinquennium.

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    Reorganization, Economic Pressures, and Adventist Distinctives Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 2000-2005 Education Report from the South Pacific Division (SPD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses the following challenging issues and developments: political changes, economic pressures in the Pacific, Adventist...

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    Reorganizing, Upgrading, and Innovating Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 2000-2005 Education Report of the Euro-Africa (now Inter-European) Division (EUD). Efforts concentrated on the improvement of service quality. The majority of colleges and seminaries upgraded their programs, created new ones, and received accreditation....

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    Research on Adventist Education Kindergarten-Grade 12
    In this 2006 NAD Teachers Convention presentation, presenters share papers that synthesize research on Adventist education and effective characteristics, as well as Adventist education and academic performance. These are followed by a paper discussing the...

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    Responding to K-12 Implementation - A Case Study of an Adventist Secondary School in the Philippines Kindergarten-Grade 12
    In the Philippines, adjusting from a 10-year basic education cycle to a K-12 structure has “presented several challenges such as teachers’ training and deployment and infrastructure requirements to Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools that are...

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    Revisioning Adventist Education Kindergarten-Tertiary
    Education superintendent of Mid-America Union Conference asks the question, if 70% of SDA children are not in SDA schools, how can we begin to revision Adventist Education to have a broader focus?

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    Riding the Waves of Technology Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 1995-2000 Education Report from the Inter American Division (IAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses the advancements and progress made in the following areas: Acquiring Technology; Improving Methodology; Colleges...

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    Rigorous and Relevant Learning for the 21st Century Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 2000-2005 Education Report from the Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division (SID) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. Based on surveys and an education summit, the following are goals for SDA education in SID: students will develop a life...

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    Running on Empty - Student Activities Grade 4-Grade 8
    For purposes of this guide, the book Running on Empty is broken down into 10 reading days. You may choose to have your students read the entire Running on Empty book at one sitting and then do some suggested activities. Or you may cover the book in...

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    School Board Governance Training - Myth or Must? Grade 9-Grade 12
    This article discusses the responses of a questionnaire given to school board members of Adventist day academies in the Southern Union Conference concerning board governance training. Member role definition, legal responsibilities, and accountability were...

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    Schools of the Bible - Contours of the Divine Plan for Education Kindergarten-Tertiary
    Taylor examines each of the ten schools described directly in the Bible, looking at the educational purpose, setting, teacher and student characteristics, curriculum, methods, learning activities, and outcomes in each. Finally, Taylor identifies the “shared...

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    Science teachers’ conceptualisation of professional reflective practice - A reconstruction of the impact of pre-service interaction with lecturing staff Tertiary
    This study explores the formative basis of the professional reflective practice of in-service science teachers through their reconstruction of their pre-service interaction with lecturing staff. The study reports through the voice of graduates of the Bachelor...

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    Screwtape Writes Again - Selected Letters Regarding the Destruction of a New Teacher Kindergarten-Lifelong
    In the style of Lewis' Screwtape Letters, Gregory masterfully addresses issues in Adventist education today. What undermines the potential of the Christian teacher is the Devil's delight. This paper was presented at the Adventist Education Summit at La Sierra...

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    Scriptural Foundations for Academic Disciplines - A Biblical Theme Approach Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This article introduces twelve "biblical themes that provide relevant scriptural foundations for curriculum in Seventh-day Adventist education." Learn how each theme was constructed. Consider examples of how these themes can be applied in the teaching/learning...

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    Secondary Recruiting in Seventh-day Adventist Elementary Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Turner's notes from his presentation on effective recruiting strategies for Seventh-day Adventist elementary schools.

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    Secondary Video Library - North American Division Grade 9-Grade 12
    Seclections include a testimonial and Identity Check, a week of prayer series.

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    Self-perceived competencies and professional growth needs of secondary and college teachers in Tanzania Union of Seventh-day Adventists Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Inservice education is a vital aspect of the professional growth and development of teachers. For any inservice education to be effective, teachers should first identify their professional needs and should participate in planning and conducting professional...

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    Servant Leadership -- A New Paradigm for Successful Administration Tertiary-Lifelong
    This article provides a definition, characteristics and implications of servant leadership. It also shows that this type of leadership is found in both the Old and New Testaments, and exemplified in the life of Christ.

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    Service Learning and Community Service - An Essential Part of True Education Kindergarten-Grade 12
    The authors remind readers of the Adventist philosophy of service education with examples from Andrews University, K-12 schools, and research findings on the value of intentionally building service learning and community outreach or service into the curriculum.

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    Seven Reasons I Must Send My Child to an Adventist School Tertiary-Lifelong
    Read this article to find seven compelling reasons why Adventist education is "worth fighting to keep, and worth sacrificing for."

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    Seventh-day Adventism in the US: Committed to Higher Education Tertiary
    In this article, attention is given to the historical context in which the relationship between the religious and educational arms of the Seventh-day Adventist church was forged; the commitment of Adventism to higher learning in the US is explored; strategies...

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    Seventh-day Adventist education in Papua New Guinea, 1908-1941 Kindergarten-Lifelong
    About sixty years after the first Christian mission influence was exerted in Papua New Guinea, the Seventh-day Adventist Church sent its first missionaries to Papua. S. W. Cart trained as a teacher and minister at the denomination's Avondale College came from...

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    Seventh-day Adventist General Conference Education Department Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The General Conference Education Department supervises, coordinates, promotes and controls quality of the global Adventist educational system. This includes over 8,500 schools, colleges, and universities, with over 108,500 teachers and 1,954,920 students....

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    Seventh-day Adventist Higher Education Governing Boards - A Snapshot Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Canosa shares findings from a survey of trustees of four NAD college/university governing boards. Trustees' perceptions about the extent to which their respective boards employed preferred group practices and behaviors identified in "The Effective Board...

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    Shaping Curriculum in an Adventist College Tertiary
    The Adventist system of higher education is a response to the secularism and naturalism that dominates the disciplines. It aims to enhance liberal studies by endowing them with eternal and temporal significance. The curriculum, materials, methods and faculty...

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    Sharing Christ Through Technology Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Moving others closer to the image of God and making disciples of all nations are two goals technology can help Adventist educators accomplish. Excerpted from two morning worships given by Gordon Bietz, this article emphasizes the importance of not losing sight of the mission of sharing Christ. The complete devotional may be accessed at http://www.avln.org/jae/bietz403.htm.

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    Sharing Christ Through Technology Kindergarten-Lifelong
    A report on the 2002 Adventist Virtual Learning Network (AVLN) Conference: Sharing Christ Through Technology.

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    Sharing Resources Kindergarten-Lifelong
    CIRCLE, the Curriculum and Instruction Resource Center Linking Educators, connects those who have resources with those who need them anytime, anywhere. Sponsored by the North American Division (NAD) and General Conference Department of Education, it...

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    Simple Steps in Sharing the Gospel Truth with Kids Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Fifteen steps with accompanying Bible texts outline how to share the gospel truth with kids.

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    Siriporn Tantipoonwinai - Dialogue with an Adventist educational leader in Thailand. Grade 11-Lifelong
    "Dr. Siriporn (or Dr. Tan, as she is known by her friends outside Thailand) is not a tall person. But that has not prevented her from reaching high into circles of influence and leadership in ways that are rarely heard of for an Adventist in a non-Christian...

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    Small Schools - How Effective Are the Academics? Kindergarten-Grade 10
    Results of the CognitiveGenesis project show that developmental standard score growth per year is higher in smaller schools. A graph shows specific findings. Other educational research confirms the CognitiveGenesis analysis that multigrade classes, small classes,...

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    Something Better Preschool-Lifelong
    The 2005-2010 Education Report from the North American Division (NAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2010. The report discusses students excelling in faith formation, academic and service learning, and focused on the division-wide vision...

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    Son Harvest County Fair - Student-led Week of Prayer Kit Grade 5-Grade 8
    Download scripts, powerpoints, and songs to prepare your students to lead a Week of Prayer at your school or in your community. A short video and photo gallery provide glimpses of God's love in action as 6th graders lead their school to grow the fruits of...

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    South American Division - Growth Times Five Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This article from the 1995 General Conference issue of JAE is a report from the South American Division. Included is the story, Conversion of a Non-Adventist Teacher in Brazil. This story tells of a Christian teacher, hired at an Adventist school during severe...

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    South Pacific Division (SPD): Mission-driven Adventist Education in the South Pacific Division 2015-2020 Preschool-Tertiary
    The 2015-2020 Education Report from the South Pacific Division (SPD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. Through a focus on discipleship, school-church partnerships, and ensuring quality and continuous improvement, the South Pacific Division...

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    South Pacific Division: Change and Consolidation Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This article from the 1995 General Conference issue of JAE is a report from the South Pacific Division that shares how this education department has grown from a highly centralized program to a resource-based division office.

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    Southern Africa Union: Growth and Consolidation Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This article from the 1995 General Conference issue of JAE is a report from the Southern Africa Union Conference territory. In addition to educational statistics, an article about the South African government donating a school to the Adventist church because...

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    Southern Asia Division: Upgrading, Growth, and Development Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The Southern Asia Division education department's report on Adventist education ministry in India, 1990-1995, as published in the 1995 General Conference special edition of the Journal of Education.

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    Southern Union Early Childhood Education Preschool-Kindergarten
    Visit the NAD Southern Union Conference's Early Childhood Education and Care webpages for guidelines, policies and procedures regarding health, safety and risk management, administrative operations, home and center associations, teacher certification, program...

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    Southwestern Union Education Blog Kindergarten-Tertiary
    On this blog, find posts regarding timely subjects that impact Adventist education. Initial topics include Education by Design and Journey to Excellence frameworks.

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    Spanish Curriculum for Adventist Elementary Schools Kindergarten-Grade 4
    This teacher-created curriculum provides a framework for teaching Spanish in Grades 1-4. Introductory rather than comprehensive, it is hoped that it will provide ideas to generate a complete faith-integrating program in the years where languages are most easily...

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    Spirit of Prophecy Perspectives - Education's Grand Theme Tertiary-Lifelong
    What is the grand theme of Adventist education? Read Herbert Douglass' presentation at the First International Conference on The Seventh-day Adventist Philosophy of Education, April 2001.

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    Spiritual Experience and the Organizational Commitment of Faculty in Adventist Tertiary Educational Institutions in North Philippines Tertiary
    This study investigated linkages between the spiritual experience and organizational commitment of faculty in Seventh-day Adventist tertiary educational institutions in the North Philippines. In so doing, it sought to contribute to a better theoretical understanding...

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    Spiritual Gifts Inventory for Children Preschool-Grade 8
    Learn how Brighton Adventist Academy engages their students with mentors from the community sharing the same spiritual gifts. Help your elementary school students discover their spiritual gifts using this inventory. Two versions are included: teachers complete...

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    Spiritual Growth and Salvation - Implications for a Philosophy of Adventist Education Tertiary-Lifelong
    What concepts are children learning about God, the nature of sin and man? Read Donna Habenicht's report on recent research and the implications it holds for Adventist education philosophy and practice.

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    Stakeholders' Perceptions of School Climate and Their Partnership in School Curriculum as Predictors of School Reputation - A Correlational Study Kindergarten-Grade 12
    The main purpose of this study was twofold. The first purpose was to determine the stakeholders’ perceptions of school climate and their partnership in school curriculum and school reputation. The second was to come up with a predictive model for school...

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    Standards for Student Learning in North American Division Seventh-day Adventist Elementary and Secondary Schools Preschool-Grade 12
    “In Adventist schools across the North American Division (NAD), standards for student learning have been developed and adopted that reflect the Adventist worldview across the subjects, PreK-12.” Four key concepts are Creation, the Fall, Redemption,...

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    State of Adventist Education Report Kindergarten-Grade 12
    The goal of inspecting the state of Adventist Education is to rebuild where necessary. Topics in this report include discrepancy between purpose and enrollment, priorities for the 2015-2020 quinquennium, and using education to reach the cities.

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    Statements on Theology and Academic Freedom and Accountability Tertiary-Lifelong
    The 1987 Annual Council of the General Conference Executive Committee voted this official position paper regarding theological freedom and accountability. This paper was presented at the 8th Institute of Christian Teaching.

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    Status of Geography in Adventist Elementary and Secondary Schools in the North American Division Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Wilfred Liske presents the results of a study designed to discover the feelings and perceptions of school administrators and teachers regarding the status of geography education in Adventist schools in North America.

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    Steady Growth and Improvement Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 2010-2015 Education Report from the South Pacific Division (SPD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2015. The author reports on growth at all educational levels in the division for the last quinquennium and also shares plans for the...

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    Stories to Live By Kindergarten-Grade 5
    This series of Bible texts for six elementary levels is beautifully illustrated and inexpensively printed. A teacher's guide accompanies the text. Used in India for lower kindergarten through Standard IV Adventist Bible education.

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    Strategic Plan - South Pacific Division Kindergarten-Grade 12
    "Adventist education seeks to be wholistic with students and teachers walking humbly with God, and thus loving mercy and doing what is right (Micah 6:8). God is seen as the ultimate source of existence, truth and life (John 1:1-4, 14:6). Adventist education...

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    Streamlining the Adventist School Board Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This article explores one school's attempt to cure board dysfunction through an ongoing experiment in restructuring its board. The background of the experiment, advantages of small group governance, maintaining representation while vesting power in a small...

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    Strengthening Adventist Education in the North American Division - Recommendations for Educators Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Facing decreasing enrollment rates, leaders appointed a NAD Education Task Force. Here are the resulting recommendations.

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    Strengthening Communion, Building Relationships, and Reaching the World With Mission Preschool-Tertiary
    The 2015-2020 Education Report from the South American Division (SAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The concepts of communion, relationship, and mission guided the Department of Education of the South American Division (SAD) throughout...

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    Student Needs Survey - A comparison of student responses Grade 3-Grade 8
    This research explores the connection between the Adventist education philosophy and William Glasser's choice theory. The Student Needs Survey (SNS) was administered to 350 students in third through eighth grades comprising three groups: those attending Adventist...

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    Student perceptions of school climate associated with faith maturity in private sectarian, private nonsectarian, and public high schools in Metro Manila Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This study examined school climate and faith maturity as perceived by high school students in Metro Manila, Philippines. Theory and prior research had suggested that a significant relationship might exist between school climate and student faith maturity....

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    Student to Teacher Transition - First Days of School Experience Preschool-Tertiary
    The article showcases an Andrews University course for aspiring teachers called First Days of School Experience. The course is designed to help prepare graduates for beginning their careers as educators by focusing on classroom management, instructional strategies,...

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    Supervision for Empowerment Kindergarten-Grade 8
    Adventist elementary teachers are evaluated not only by their principals, but also by just about anyone with a vested interest in Adventist education. A result is that performance is substituted for meaningful achievement. The objectives of the supervisor,...

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    Supporting Education, Research, and Training in the 21st Century Preschool-Tertiary
    Partnerships among the Curriculum and Instruction Resource Center Linking Educators (CIRCLE), the Adventist Learning Community (ALC), and the Institute of Church Ministry (ICM) now connect more Adventists to education and training resources, and a large collection of research and ministry materials.

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    Surviving and Succeeding Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 2000-2005 Education Report from the Inter-American Division (IAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses the status of graduate, undergraduate, secondary, and elementary education. From the JAE Adventist Education Worldwide...

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    Surviving the First Year - What Helps Principals Last the Distance? Grade 1-Grade 12
    This TEACH journal article reports on a research study that "investigated the induction experiences and perceptions of a group of novice principals in a national, Christian, independent school system. Semi-structured interviews were used to generate discussion,...

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    Take Care of Your Lambs 2 Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This Education Sabbath sermon, prepared by the Manitoba-Saskatchawan Education Superintendent, is available in MS Word format so it can be edited as needed.

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    Take Care of Your Lambs Sermon Kindergarten-Grade 12
    The theme of this sermon, "Take Care of Your Lambs or Where Will Your Sheep Come From?" is supported by clear illustrations, pertinent research, and biblical principles that motivate investment in child evangelism through Christian education. This...

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    Taking a Systems Approach to Adventist Education Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 1995-2000 Education Report from the North American Division (NAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses the advancements and progress made in the following areas: Enrollment Trends; Systems Thinking; Spiritual Master...

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    TEACH Journal Kindergarten-Lifelong
    "TEACH is a journal of Christian education that publishes articles on teaching & professional practice, educational administration, and research & scholarship. It also contains the reflections, impressions and experiences of Christian educators."...

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    Teachers as Disciple-Makers in the Classroom Preschool-Tertiary
    Learn how real Adventist teachers have intentionally planned to help their students grow spiritually in their classes. Examples reference the In Discipleship Ministry and how this has helped parents, teachers, students, and teachers-in-training follow Jesus...

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    Teachers' Perceptions of Leadership Skills Associated With the Principalship in Central Luzon Conference, Philippines Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This study was conducted to investigate the perceptions of selected Adventist elementary and secondary school teachers of Central Luzon Conference in the Philippines as to the leadership skills of their principals. These perceptions were identified through...

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    Teaching Children the Gospel with the 5Cs of Christianity Preschool-Grade 2
    This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation shows how to learn the gospel and present it to someone else in less than a minute. This is then expanded to Scripture memory, fun ways to actively remember, and expand to the 5Ss of Adventist faith.

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    Teaching Essence - A Case for Staff Development and Instructional Coaching in the Adventist School System Tertiary-Lifelong
    Suggesting that the key to excellence in Adventist education is teacher development, Brewer explains Hall and Simeral's "four developmental stages through which teachers generally progress" to become skilled in the art of self-reflection, concluding...

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    Teaching God's Grace in Your Classroom Tertiary-Lifelong
    Gail Taylor Rice shares a range of ideas to underscore the importance of faith talk in the classroom and shows how to accomplish it at a level appropriate to each student's needs. This article presents ideas that can be used during morning worship periods...

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    Teaching in the Shadow of Galileo - Academic Freedom on Seventh-day Adventist Campuses Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Greenleaf looks at the history of academic freedom in America and also in the Adventist church. The areas of science and academic freedom in Adventist schools are reviewed with observations about academic freedom within Seventh-day Adventist education. He...

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    Teaching With Words - Speeches by Gordon Bietz Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Download the manuscripts of memorable sermons and speeches given by Gordon Bietz, past president of Southern Adventist University.

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    The Adventist Pedagogical Model Kindergarten-Tertiary
    "This document aims to explore the philosophical foundations of 'pedagogical art' from the point of view of its ultimate meaning, the values ​​that guide it, and the unique being of the people who give it life: students, teachers and, especially the...

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    The Aims of Adventist Education - A Historical Perspective Tertiary-Lifelong
    Early Adventists grappled with the aims of Adventist education under the direction of Ellen White. This historical sketch shows how Adventist schools evolved under her counsel and direction.

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    The Aims of Adventist Education in Historical Perspective Tertiary-Lifelong
    Why have Adventist schools? What is the ultimate aim of Christian education? Adventist Christian education? Read George Knight's presentation to the April 2001 International Conference on The Seventh-day Adventist Philosophy of Education.

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    The association between video game playing, religiosity, parental guidance and aggression, in sixth through eighth grade students attending Seventh-day Adventist schools Grade 3-Grade 12
    Two questionnaires were completed 1-2 ½ weeks apart by 355 students in sixth through eighth grades, in seven randomly selected schools, to determine associations between the times spend playing video games each week, the types of video games played,...

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    The Basics of Adventist Education Kindergarten-Lifelong
    What are the real basics of Adventist education? With the many reform reports of the 1980s influencing educational practice in America, Fullerton calls on parents and educators to re-exam, define, and clarify the core essentials for curriculum in Adventist...

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    The Challenge of Financing Adventist Education in North America Tertiary-Lifelong
    This article addresses the economic viability of the Adventist school system and outlines a general method by which church leadership can meet educational challenges.

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    The Challenge of Growth - Managing the Expansion of Adventist Education Around the World Kindergarten-Lifelong
    GC Education Director Dulan explains the structure of the Adventist education system. A case study approach introduces the challenges to the growth of Adventist higher education programs of study, and encourages greater cooperation from institutions in following...

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    The Challenging World of a Board Chair Kindergarten-Lifelong
    An experienced school board chair shares thoughts on what to expect from board chairs in this challenging time for Adventist education. Five diverse groups that continuously interact are named. Seven suggestions on how board chairs can function most effectively...

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    The Christian Religious Education Syllabi for Secondary Schools - An Adventist Assessment and a Proposal Grade 9-Lifelong
    Balyage discusses the teaching of Christian Religious Education in secondary schools in some African Countries (especially in Uganda and Kenya). The syllabi used and their implications on the learner's faith in the Bible are discussed. Balyage proposes "ways...

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    The Christian Teacher in Secular Society – The Challenge of Becoming, Being, and Living Kindergarten-Tertiary
    In this article, Taylor discusses how teachers can “maintain and provide evidence of that distinctive [Christian] character, with relevance and with redemptive purpose, while interacting with secular postmodern persons.” He argues that Christian...

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    The Church School - Where Churches and Schools Collaborate in Mission Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Adapted from Dr. Moskala’s 2017 presentation at the LEAD Conference in Slovenia, this article involving pastor and school collaboration "shares a vision for the revitalizing of Adventist education by proposing to do things differently."

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    The CognitiveGenesis Study - Overview, Numbers, Videos Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Find facts and resources from the CognitiveGenesis survey which took place from 2006 to 2009 in the United States.

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    The Cost of Adventist Education Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This PowerPoint presentation addresses the cost and benefit of Adventist education. Using comparisons with items such as dinner out, airline tickets, and getting your wisdom teeth pulled Lonnie Hetterle establishes that Christian education is a real bargain.

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    The Critical Role of Research in Adventist Education Tertiary-Lifelong
    Undergraduate college and university students can benefit from hands on action research in their areas of study. This article shares how academic departments and faculty members can create an environment that supports and provides opportunities for undergraduate...

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    The Devil Takes a Look at Adventist Education Tertiary-Lifelong
    What are the primary aims of Adventist education? If you were the Devil, what would you have Adventist educators focus on? Read George Knight's presentation from the April 2001 International Conference on the Seventh-day Adventist Philosophy of Education.

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    The Difference Adventist Education Makes Kindergarten-Grade 12
    A graduate reflects on the impact of Adventist education on her life.

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    The Divine Blueprint for Education Kindergarten-Tertiary
    In this devotional, look past textual study and philosophy to consider the divine element of worship, God’s plan of salvation, and what they means to true education.

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    The Effectiveness of the High-School Academic Program in Preparing Graduates for Post-Secondary Education as Perceived by Alumni From Four Seventh-day Adventist Senior High Schools in Canada Tertiary-Lifelong
    This study was designed to measure the effectiveness of the high-school academic program in preparing graduates for postsecondary education as perceived by alumni from four Seventh-day Adventist senior high schools in Canada. Results showed that there is a...

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    The Effects of Health and Wellness on Academic Achievement and Cognitive Ability in Students Attending Seventh-day Adventist Schools Grade 3-Grade 8
    "Healthful living has been a cornerstone of Seventh-day Adventist belief and practice almost from the very beginning of the church's history. The problem was that no one had studied the role healthful practices play in Seventh-day Adventist education...

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    The Effects of Regional Accreditation on the Achievement of Aims, Goals, and Mission of Seventh-day Adventist Academies in the United States as Perceived by Principals and Teachers Tertiary-Lifelong
    The purpose of this study was to determine the principals' and teachers' perceptions of the effect of regional accreditation on the aims, goals, and mission of Seventh-day Adventist academies in the United States. Items selected from the Evaluative Criteria...

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    The Essential Characteristics of Adventist Higher Education Tertiary-Lifelong
    This article discusses the following essential characteristics of Adventist Higher Education: identity, mission, and the physical, mental, spiritual realms, as well as developing the intellect. It concludes with a list of challenges. This article is based...

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    The Five Percent Solution: Making the VISION Viable Again Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Thambi reviews challenges to Adventist K-12 schools in North America currently. He then proposes a three-step solution to funding schools, continuing the same vision, into the 21st century: 1. Fund Adventist education with additional tithe funds 2....

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    The Impact of Spirituality on Academic Performance Tertiary
    "Many studies have suggested that spirituality has a positive effect on academic performance. This small study reviews literature on performance and spirituality, and compares students’ attributions of the causes of their academic success or failure...

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    The Importance of the Intelligence Design Theory for Adventist Science Education Tertiary-Lifelong
    Aagaard urges Adventist educators to be familiar with the current arguments and introduce their students to both sides of the issue, as a "vaccination" against the seductive materialistic influences that surround us." This paper was presented...

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    The Importance of the Intelligent Design Theory for Adventist Science Education Tertiary-Lifelong
    Aagaard encourages science teachers to boldly expose the fallacy of media today and also to boldly tell students about their own commitment to a God centered and biblical worldview. This paper was presented at the 26th Institute of Christian Teaching.

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    The Integration of Christ in Adventist Education Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This article reflects on how the story of the rich young ruler parallels the experience of our students' lives and the Adventist education system. The idea of creating schools of refuge and returning to a holistic approach to education is investigated.

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    The Journal of Adventist Education Tertiary-Lifelong
    Journal published bimonthly for Adventist educators. Addresses current issues in Adventist education, from both practical and philosophical standpoints. Available in English and limited editions in French, Spanish and Portuguese. More a teacher handbook than...

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    The management performance of Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS) as perceived by AIIAS students Tertiary
    This study identifies the perceptions of students at the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS) on the institution’s management performance. The concepts and principles of the Philippine Accrediting Association for Schools, Colleges...

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    The Martin report of 1964 - a watershed period for Seventh-day Adventist tertiary education in Australia Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Avondale College, previously known until 1963 as the Australasian Missionary College (AMC), stands out as unique among Australian tertiary institutions. It is one of only five remaining non-government tertiary organizations in this country that have endeavoured...

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    The Missiological Roots of Adventist Higher Education and the Ongoing Tension Between Adventist Mission and Academic Vision Tertiary-Lifelong
    The birth of Seventh-day Adventist higher education [was] filled with tension between the missiological/theological goals of the ecclesiastical leaders who founded it and the academics who operated it. Both had something valuable to contribute, as Knight explores.

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    The Other Ministry of Adventist Education Tertiary-Lifelong
    Read responses from Division education directors on how Adventist education contributes to the fulfilling of the gospel commission in a range of traditional and non-traditional ways around the world. The article shows how Adventist education is a ministry...

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    The Peruvian educational reform of 1968-1980 and Seventh-day Adventist education at Inca Union College - A study in models Tertiary-Lifelong
    Problem: The purpose of this study was to compare and contrast two distinct educational models: (1) Peruvian educational reform, which affected both public and private education throughout the country, and (2) the Seventh-day Adventist educational system...

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    The Power Plant Complex Kindergarten-Lifelong
    To evaluate sport objectively and assess its place in Adventist education, a number of factors must be considered. These include Ellen White's counsels; sport and society; the development of the discipline of physical education; the training of physical education...

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    The Principal as Instructional Leader Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The author outlines the importance for a principal to be an instructional leader by focusing on his or her five primary responsibilities: being a source of encouragement, framing and maintaining standards, leading by example, implementing regular evaluations,...

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    The Process of Educational Expansion - Adventist Higher Education in Brazil Tertiary
    In the last decade of the 19th century, the period that marked the beginning of the Seventh-day Adventist Church (IASD), serious thought was given to establishing educational institutions to serve as support in the development and dissemination of Adventist...

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    The Purpose and Function of the Adventist Accrediting Association Tertiary-Lifelong
    This article addresses the following questions: "What assurance can a student, parent, or employer have that an Adventist school provides quality education? How is quality defined, and by whom? Does the work of the Adventist Accrediting Association duplicate...

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    The Relationship Between Parent Status and the Home Learning Environment Self-esteem and Academic Achievement of Fifth to Eighth Grade Students from Ohio Conference Seventh-day Adventist Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Problem: The social issues at the end of the 20P century have not left the Seventh-day Adventist church untouched. This present study sought to determine the differences that may exist between one- and two-parent students in the area of home learning...

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    The relationship between student religiosity, integration of faith and learning, and selected congregational and family factors Tertiary
    This study investigated the relationships among student perception of selected congregational and family factors of adolescent religiosity, integration of faith and learning (IFL), and student religiosity. The respondents were 374 students in Seventh-day Adventist...

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    The relationship of organizational health, physical and psychological morbidity of educators in selected secondary schools Grade 9-Grade 12
    This study examined the relationship of organizational health to the physical and psychological morbidity of administrators and teachers in selected Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools in the North Philippine Union Mission. The participants in this study...

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    The Relevance of Biblical Apocalyptics in Adventist Education - A Reflection Tertiary
    The biblical apocalyptic vision has given the Seventh-day Adventist Church identity and relevance; without it, Adventism would not be the same. However, in recent decades, several have denied or have had a passive attitude towards this vision, both at the...

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    The Renaissance Network Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation discusses an initiative of the Alumni Awards Foundation, a nonprofit organization working to improve Adventist K-12 education in North America. The Renaissance Network is an initiative that improves the level of excellence in schools by providing leadership, resources and training.

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    The Role of a Historically Black College in Adventist Education Tertiary-Lifelong
    President Baker provides a brief history of Oakwood College as a historically black college (HBC), and shares insight into the role, direction, and purpose the college has taken. Baker posits that a historically black college in the Adventist context offers...

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    The Role of Adventist Education in Global Strategy Tertiary-Lifelong
    This article shares the goals of the church's Global Strategy for world evangelization and shows how the educational arm of the church, it schools, teachers, students, administrators, departmental leaders, can cooperate with this Strategy.

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    The Role of Christian Parents in Influencing Children - Perspectives on Faith Integration 0-2 years-Grade 12
    "The integration of faith and learning as it relates to parents raising Christian children. How their role changes over time, and how they can work with the school and the church to support faith development in children at each stage. A model is proposed...

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    The Role of the Holy Spirit in Adventist Education Kindergarten-Tertiary
    This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation considers the work of the Holy Spirit in the school system ordained (set apart for a holy purpose) by God. The presentation focuses on the role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Adventist educators and how they...

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    The Role of the Mentor on a Christian Campus Grade 9-Lifelong
    What does it mean to be a faithful mentor on a Christian campus today? The path to mentoring and the role of the mentor are also discussed.

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    The Role of Values in Building Brand Equity - A Case Study Grade 9-Grade 12
    "Adventist education is based on the premise that the 'work of education and the work of redemption are one' (White, 1952, p. 30). At Hiroshima San Iku Gakuin, an Adventist High School in Japan, about 30% of the students are not Seventh-day Adventists...

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    The Small Group - Connected for Wellness and Success in Adventist Higher Education Tertiary
    "Adventist education emphasizes a balanced, holistic preparation for life in varied careers and fields of study. It stresses the need for physical, mental, social, and spiritual growth, as well as health and wellness as a basis for successful living....

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    The Social Function of Adventist Education Kindergarten-Lifelong
    "The social function of the Adventist school has both a conservative and a revolutionary aspect. The commingling of those two roles empowers the developing student to be in the world but not of the world."

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    The Spiritual Mission of Seventh-day Adventist Education in the 21st Century Tertiary-Lifelong
    Southern Adventist University President Bietz says of Adventist higher education in the 21st century: "We create environments where the Word becomes flesh every day, in every class, in every contact with every students, and through every employee"....

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    The Stranger Within Your Gates - Muslim Students in Adventist Schools and Islam in the Curriculum Kindergarten-Lifelong
    What do Adventist educational administrators and teachers need to know to deal with Muslim students in Adventist schools and Islam in the curriculum? Topics discussed: God and Allah; Jesus and Mohammed; the Bible, the Koran, and the Hadiths; sin and forgetfulness;...

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    The Substitute Teacher: Essential Partner in Christian Education Kindergarten-Grade 12
    It is time for Christian educators to critically examine substitute teaching programs in Christian schools. Principals should take responsibility for developing a substitute teaching program that includes recruitment, orientation, supervision, and evaluation....

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    They That Be Teachers Kindergarten-Grade 12
    G. L. Plubell encourages teachers to hold on to the special privilege it is to partner with God in recognizing human potential and developing moral character in their students.

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    Timeline for Seventh-day Adventist Education Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Greenleaf offers a timeline of the hundred or so most important happenings and persons in the 150-year development of Seventh-day Adventist education worldwide. He hopes that this list will stimulate discussion and an improved understanding of the events and...

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    Timeline for Seventh-day Adventist Education Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Organized by year, we see a brief history and progress of Seventh-day Adventist education from 1853-2014.

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    To Be or Not to Be: Adventist Early Childhood Education Preschool-Grade 1
    Christine Gillan answers the frequently asked question, "Are we ignoring Ellen White's counsel in providing early childhood education and day care centers?"

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    Total Quality in the Classroom Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Adventist education achieving continuous improvement through improved quality control is the focus of this article. The author examines Adventist education practices through the lens of quality control principles with topic areas such as Redefining Quality;...

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    Toward Gender-Inclusiveness in Adventist Education Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This article appeals for Adventist education to be gender-inclusive. This includes strategies, teaching materials, teaching practices, vocational awareness, and role modles. Adventist schools, committed to educating the whole person, must not follow modern...

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    Toward the University of the Redeemed Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 2000-2005 Education Report from the Northern Asia-Pacific Division (NSD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses Hiroshima Saniku Gakuin, Adventist secondary school in Japan; funds for the first Adventist kindergarten...

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    Trans-European Division - Energy, Vision, and a Sense of Mission Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This article from the 1995 General Conference issue of JAE is a report from the Trans-European Division.

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    Transforming Classroom Practice - Is It Possible to Link Biblical Principles and a School Behaviour Plan to Encourage Students to Live in the Presence of God? Kindergarten-Grade 12
    "Bree Hills, principal at Canberra Christian School wanted her students to grasp the idea that biblical beliefs guide how we think and act. With this thought in mind, she led her staff in developing a whole school yearly theme that encourages her...

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    Transforming Lives for Time and Eternity Preschool-Tertiary
    The 2015-2020 Education Report from the North American Division (NAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The authors state, "Through the curriculum, professional development, and technology resources, we equip our teachers at all levels...

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    Transmitting Religious Values in Adventist Home Education Grade 1-Grade 12
    This article explores the process of value transmission, particularly in Adventist home education, based on a study of the religious home education experienced by young Seventh-day Adventist adults in their childhood (Kuusisto, 2000). The main aim was to find...

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    Trends Influencing Enrollment in Adventist K-12 Schools in NAD Kindergarten-Grade 12
    In a review of Adventist educational research (1980-2005), Gregorutti infers that enrollment in North American Adventist K-12 schools seems to be affected by: 1) parent's perceptions, 2) parents exposure to and/or identification with Adventist education, 3)...

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    Trouble on the Blue Planet Workbook and Activity Grade 4-Grade 8
    The activity book, designed for use with reader "Trouble On the Blue Planet", allows the teacher to choose the time frame, activities, and project options according to student needs. At the completion of this reading activity, the students should...

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    True Education Tertiary-Lifelong
    A contemporary and condensed version of Ellen White's landmark book, Education, outlining principles of true education based on Seventh-day Adventist Christian principles and values. It is easy to read, and maintains the original version's message and style,...

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    Turning Points Video Series Kindergarten-Tertiary
    As seen at the 2023 North American Division Educators' Convention, these six informative and captivating videos reflect on the history of Adventist Education.

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    Valuegenesis Study 1 Core Report - Australia and New Zealand Tertiary
    "The South Pacific Division Valuegenesis project arose from a desire to understand more clearly the relationship between Adventist homes, churches and schools and the young people whose needs they serve. The objectives of the SPD Valuegenesis study closely...

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    VG1 Measuring Quality in Adventist Schools - A Review of Valuegenesis Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This is a report of the Valuegenesis study of Adventist school students in Grades 6-12 which focused on school quality. In addition to an interpretation and overview of the results, the authors present good news, mixed news, and bad news, from positive perceptions...

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    VG2 Adventist Schools Do Make a Difference! A Report on Valuegenesis Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Do Adventist schools make a difference? V. Bailey Gillespie shares results from the first and second Valuegenesis studies on faith, values, and commitment in Adventist schools. Over 30,000 respondents from across North America participated in this two-phase...

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    VG2 Once Upon a Time: What Valuegenesis says about the quality of Adventist schools Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The NAD second wave of faith maturity research provided interesting insights of students into the positive attributes of Adventist schools. These center on the themes of quality teaching, Adventist values, and school climate influences.

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    VG2 Ten Years Later - A Study of Two Generations Grade 7-Tertiary
    What are the "big" things discovered in research about Adventist youth? This books shares topics such as: Focusing on Teens; Valuegenesis and the Journey of Faith; Loyalty and the Content of Faith; Personal Piety and the Quest for Spiritual Life;...

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    VG2 Update 06: Thinking about the Church, Factors influencing leaving, Youth Ministry and the Church Grade 7-Tertiary
    This report focuses on the impact of the church in the lives of children. Factors for leaving the church, and perceptions of adult leaders and teachers in the local church are analyzed with graphs and data summaries.

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    VG2 Update 13: Positive Family Influences Grade 9-Tertiary
    This Valuegenesis 2 newsletter shares 19 positive influences that target family and home life as it relates to intrinsic faith, faith maturity, denominational loyalty, and commitment to God. Additional influences that target church and school are also shared,...

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    Video About Adventist Education Preschool-Tertiary
    This video (in Spanish) shares the principles and ideals of Seventh-day Adventist education.

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    W W Prescott - Forgotten Giant of Adventism's Second Generation Grade 11-Lifelong
    He started out as a journalist but was soon editing a successful newspaper. The call to shepherd Battle Creek College involved a major pay cut. But over time Prescott reshaped the church's educational system and politics.

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    Ways to Use the Visual Valet Model and Biblical Integration Lesson Template Kindergarten-Tertiary
    Consider using the Visual Valet model and biblical integration lesson plan template as practical tools to intentionally teach from a Christian worldview. This NAD Teachers Convention presentation connects you to easy-to-understand resources. The handout includes...

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    What Adventist Parents Consider Important in Choosing Schools for their Children Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Parents in the Minnesota Conference of Seventh-day Adventists face a variety of options when they choose schools for their children. The focus of this study was to discern the factors that Adventist parents consider important when they choose schools for their...

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    What is Distinctive about SDA Education? Preschool-Lifelong
    This one-page article addresses the questions: "What is distinct about Adventist education? Are we just another Christian school that has a Bible class in the curriculum?" Share with school staff, parents, church members, school board members as...

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    What is the Church's Commitment to Academe? Tertiary-Lifelong
    This article details the appropriations from the General Conference and other entities to education, and explains how this shows the value that the church places on education.

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    What Knowledge is of Most Worth? Adventist Colleges and the Search for Meaning Tertiary-Lifelong
    Knight concludes that "the survival of Adventist colleges will not be worth the effort if these schools fail to produce a unique product. Their product must fill a gap that other institutions do not and cannot fill. In order to achieve this goal, curriculum...

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    What Makes a School Christian? Kindergarten-Lifelong
    On a Christian campus every worker, including support personnel, should communicate visible concern for the present and eternal interests of each student. For students to learn the values of efficiency, cooperation, punctuality, and diligence, their work supervisors...

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    What Makes a School Multicultural? Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Cross-cultural understanding and respect for diversity are no longer optional in the Adventist classroom, curriculum, or in program planning, but a necessity. Rosado states that a new model of education is needed to prepare young Christians for the 21st century....

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    What We Have Learned About Religious Education From the Religion Achievement Test Results Grade 4-Grade 12
    Learn about the Adventist Religion Achievement Test administered in several unions of the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists. In October 1992, a report was presented to the North American Division Commission on Religious Education. The report...

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    What's Unique About Adventist Education? Tertiary-Lifelong
    This article shows through a brief survey of history how the quest in Adventist education for the harmonious development of the student is not unique to Adventist education but is as old as man's quest for knowledge. It also shows why Jesus should be the integrating...

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    Where Are All the Children Gone? Preschool-Tertiary
    This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation speaks about enrollment in Adventist schools in North America, which has been on a precipitous slide for the past 30 plus years, despite the fact that church membership has gone up by 70% during that same period...

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    Wherefore Adventist Education? Early Perspectives on the Value of Adventist Education Kindergarten-Tertiary
    "The Seventh-day Adventist Church operates a global educational system with 111,476 teachers and 2,064,741 students in 9,589 educational institutions, primary through university. The extent of this school system is a statement of the value that the denomination...

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    Wholistic Quality in Values-based Education Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The 2010-2015 Education Report from the West-Central Africa Division (WAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2015. The author summarizes the ways God has blessed in the division for the last quinquennium and enumerates goals for the future.

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    Why Adventist Education - An Eternal Focus Preschool-Tertiary
    What makes the focus on an eternal dimension so attractive to many parents – and how does Adventist education weave this theme in? This is the 11th one-page article in an 11-part series clarifying the philosophy and practice of Adventist education, designed...

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    Why Adventist Education - Curriculum Emphasis Preschool-Tertiary
    All schools deal with curriculum. So what is the contribution that Adventist education makes to curriculum? This is the 6th one-page article in an 11-part series clarifying the philosophy and practice of Adventist education, designed for parents of students...

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    Why Adventist Education - Home, School and Church Working Together Preschool-Tertiary
    Why is it that the home, the Adventist school and the local church working together are such a strong combination in developing character and spirituality? This is the 10th one-page article in an 11-part series clarifying the philosophy and practice of Adventist...

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    Why Adventist Education - Reflecting God's Grace through Discipline Preschool-Tertiary
    What is unique and distinctive about discipline in an Adventist school? This one-page article is the 4th in an 11 article series, that can be shared in any order (after the introduction) with parents of students attending Adventist schools. It is undated,...

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    Why Adventist Education - Reinforcing Christian Family Values Preschool-Tertiary
    Why do Adventist schools support Christian family values? This is the 9th one-page article in an 11-part series clarifying the philosophy and practice of Adventist education, designed for parents of students attending Adventist schools. Undated, ready to print...

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    Why Adventist Education - Service Learning Preschool-Tertiary
    Why is service such a key component of Adventist education, both within the context of curriculum and the extended service trips we take to provide hands on experience and empathy? This is the 7th one-page article in an 11-part series clarifying the philosophy...

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    Why Adventist Education - The Big Picture Preschool-Grade 12
    This is the first article in an 11-part series clarifying the philosophy and practice of Adventist education, designed for parents of students attending Adventist schools. Undated, one page, ready to print or link parents to; available in color and black/white...

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    Why Adventist Education - The Difference for Your Child Preschool-Tertiary
    What is it that makes each child special to Adventist teachers? This one-page article is the 3rd in an 11 article series, that can be shared in any order (after the introduction) with parents of students attending Adventist schools. It is undated, ready to...

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    Why Adventist Education - The Special Character Preschool-Tertiary
    What makes Adventist education special? This is the 2nd in an 11 article series for parent of students attending Adventist schools. Each undated, one-page article can be shared in any order, is available in color and black/white editions, and ready to print...

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    Why Adventist Education - The Spiritual Nurture of Your Child Preschool-Tertiary
    Why is intentionally nurturing the spirituality of each child a priority in Adventist schools? This is the 5th in an 11-part series of articles written for parents of students attending Adventist schools. Undated, one page, ready to print or link parents to;...

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    Why Adventist Education - The Teacher as Role Model Preschool-Tertiary
    Why is the role modeling of the Adventist teacher so critical when considering the overall influence on our students? This is the 8th one-page article in an 11-part series clarifying the philosophy and practice of Adventist education, designed for parents...

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    Why Ex Officio Board Members and Invitees are Essential Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This article outlines how to help ex officio board members and invitees be as effective as possible. It includes advice to both boards and to ex officio board members and invitees.

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    Why Should Our Children Study in an Adventist School? Grade 5-Lifelong
    In 1880, a teacher in Oakland, California, remarked to the White couple, who hoped to establish a small school in that city: "If the parents knew the wickedness that is practiced here, there would be a fear that neither you nor I can imagine." Today,...

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    Windows on God's World - Glimpses of the Creator through His Handiwork Grade 4-Lifelong
    A great worship text for classroom or home. Each devotional story share an object lesson from nature. From the holy cross toad to the grizzly bear, students are engaged in reading, sharing, and catching glimpses of the Creator through his handiwork. Used copies...

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    Work Experience Education for Seventh-day Adventist Schools and Colleges in the 21st Century Tertiary-Lifelong
    Geraty discusses work experience education. In his discussion of the topic he looks at the philosophical background, historical tracement, contemporary examples, non-cultural features for application, and obstacles and solutions for the 21st Century. He ends...

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    World Education Statistical Chart 2014 Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This table shows for each division the total number of teachers, and numbers of teachers at elementary, secondary and tertiary level as wells as the total number of students and then the number of students at the elementary, secondary, and tertiary levels.

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    World Summary of Schools, Teachers, and Students: December 31, 2020 Kindergarten-Tertiary
    This report shares the numbers of Adventist schools, teachers, and students broken down by division and level. Total baptisms during the 2015-2020 quinquennium is also shared by level.

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    ​Introducing Ellen White to a New Generation Kindergarten-Lifelong
    "Maybe you’ve noticed—many of the younger generation aren’t reading Ellen White. Often, the problem is that, to them, her writings have lost their relevance. So how can church leaders, including teachers and educational administrators,...

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    ​Thirty Years of Research on the Impact of Adventist Schools on Students Kindergarten-Grade 12
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