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God calls Christian parents to raise their kids for Him, loving Him with all their heart, soul, strength, and mind. But does this divine calling require a distinctively Christian education? Should Christian parents send their kids to public schools as "salt" and "light" or should they take their kids out of public schools to form distinctively Christian schools and home schools dedicated to holding forth Christ as Lord of all? Because our kids belong to God, are we called to surround them with a biblical worldview from the time they get up to the time they go down, including the hours from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.?

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A Gold Mine of Wisdom for Parents
This book should come with a warning label. Though I believe it to be a book every Christian parent ought to read, it is also a book which cannot be read without forcing readers to seriously challenge their previously held and sometimes deeply rooted assumptions about the nature of education. It's one of the things I love so much about Doug Wilson's writing: This book may not change any of the decisions you have made about your child's education, but it will, at the very least, make your decision a more informed one, and cause you to ask yourself some questions you may have never considered.

Many people will read the subtitle of this book and expect a simple "yes" or "no" answer, but of course, it's never that simple, is it? For those simply skimming the review, however, I'll give you the short answer, and then share how Wilson arrives there. Yes, Wilson believes Christian kids should leave public schools, but this is never presented as an absolute moral imperative (i.e. -- sending a child to public school is not a sin). There is a difference between "should" and "must". Wilson does grant that there are some rare exceptions when parents may legitimately decide that public schools are the best option for their children. Of course, when 85% of Christian families in America currently believe they are the "rare" exception, there is going to be some disagreement from this author.

The book's opening chapter presents its purpose statement:

"[This book] aims to persuade Christian parents to act wisely in their children's education by giving them the kind of education the Bible requires: a distinctively Christian education, which their children cannot receive at government schools."

Wilson begins building his case by framing his arguments as proactive, rather than reactive. Most of the time, he says, Christians react and respond to problems in government schools (drugs, Outcome-Based Education, teaching of evolution as fact, removal of prayer, etc) rather then beginning at "the true starting point": the biblical mandate for Christian parents to educate their children according to God's Word (Deuteronomy 6:4-7; Ephesians 6:4). If we start building our educational philosophy with what God has commanded in no uncertain terms, we'll have a much sturdier foundation than if we simply try to "fix" what is broken in the secular schools.

If we accept the premise that God is the Creator and Author of ALL truth, then it ought to be clear that all knowledge and education should point to God. All forms and subjects of knowledge are interconnected, because it all springs from the same root. Math "works" because God is a God of order, and has created an ordered universe. We study language because God has chosen to reveal Himself to us using words. History is important because it shows us how God has been sovereign and active throughout eternity.

Government schools are completely antithetical to this concept. Teachers attempt to communicate knowledge removed from its source, which is ultimately impossible. Apart from God, there can be no objective standard of truth, beauty, or goodness. Schools built on the assumption that men can decide their own "truth" must resort to relativism and constantly changing standards, which is exactly what we see in public education.

The entire argument hinges on whether or not such a thing as "values-neutral" education exists. If, as the government schools would have us believe, this is possible, then school can be simply a place for children to learn facts, while the interpretation of these facts is left to parents and students. However, Jesus said, "Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters" (Matthew 12:30). This leaves no room for neutrality. Parents must choose between an educational system that is with Jesus, or one which is against him.

Making the right choice does not come without sacrifice. Wilson devotes an entire chapter to answering objections (many of them valid) against the pursuit of a Christian education, not least of which is financial. Also addressed are typically low standards in many Christian schools (hardly better and sometimes worse than public schools), and the fact that many parents are simply not equipped to homeschool.

The solution is that Christian parents and churches need to once again devote themselves to providing excellent, distinctively Christian education for our children, no matter the cost. If Christian education is indeed a moral obligation, as Wilson convincingly argues, then we must follow in obedience and trust the Lord to provide. If the Christian community-at-large can agree together that this is something which must be done, and if Christian families and teachers devote themselves to leaving the public schools in order to create something better and Biblical, then it is absolutely possible to make this type of education available for anyone who desires it. This is evidenced by Wilson's own church congregation, in which only 5% of the children are enrolled in public schools. Most of the rest are enrolled in Logos School, which was founded by Wilson in the early 1980s and remains an excellent standard for other schools to emulate.

In short, it is not a sin to enroll your children in the public schools. However, it is a sin to abdicate your responsibility to provide your children with a Christian education, something nearly (though not entirely) impossible through public schooling. Children who attend public schools from Kindergarten through high school graduation will receive approximately 14,000 hours of training in the rival religion of secular humanism. Parents must ask themselves which is easier: Helping their children to "unlearn" what humanism has taught them and replacing it with a Christian worldview, or building their children's education on the Solid Rock from the beginning.

This book may be slim, but it is a gold mine of wisdom for parents.

A dangerous book for Christians
As is typical of Douglas Wilson's material, he frames his arguments Biblically and forcefully.I enjoyed this book because it blessed me by calling me to repentance.Wilson wisely warns against reaction-ism like this: "Reaction is no basis for renewal in education.Simply pulling away is very different from repentance.Repentance is radical, going to the root of the problem.Reaction is superficial and runs away from drug deals, guns, Outcome-Based Education, outlawed prayer, evolution, sex education, and all the rest, without ever really understanding why these things are upon us."Excused Absence will help you grasp "why these things are upon us," and will also give you great guidance in how to think about education.This book has changed the way me and my family think about education and how it pertains to our duty as Christian parents.As a Christian, Wilson argues, I have a mandate to educate my children in a way that conforms to God's Word.I agree wholeheartedly.

This short book is packed full of Biblical teaching and is a great place to start if you, as a Christian parent, are becoming convicted that your child's education is an area of life where God has something to say.

Best concise summary of why God's children should not be discipled by an antichristian institution.
Doug Wilson quotes some of the sanest and wisest men of previous centuries to help remind or awaken us to how foolish our own is.God fearing men will read this and obey God.The others will join in the insanity. What about you? ... Read more

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Last year, nearly 200,000 eighth graders took the entrance exams to get into Catholic high schools. For many, this is their first time taking any kind of standardized entrance exam. To help make the experience a positive one, this valuable guide provides expert advice, practical tips, and lots of practice to help students prepare successfully for test day. It also provides tips for parents to help their children maintain realistic expectations while studying for the exam.

Included in Kaplan Catholic High School Entrance Exams are six full-length practice tests—two for each exam commonly administered—the Cooperative Entrance Examination (COOP), the High School Placement Test (HSPT), and Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS). Also included are diagnostic quizzes with targeted feedback; a review of key concepts and material found on tests; and upto- the-minute test information and changes. Kaplan Catholic High School Entrance Exams gives students the study tools and reassurance they need to achieve a high score on this important test. ... Read more

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Teaching English Learners and Immigrant Students in Secondary Schools , written for traditional, non-ESL classroom teachers, is the most up-to-date book on teaching secondary English learners and newcomer immigrant students in the content areas.  Teachers will find it filled with practical, research-based approaches and strategies based in recent sociocultural theories on teaching and learning. It is organized around five principles to effective teaching and learning known as Commitments in Practice and emphasizes engaging English learners in academic communities of practice. 

This practical classroom resource helps teachers address the needs of students with non-parallel schooling, and immigrant English learners who are two or more years below grade level when they enter secondary school.  It addresses standards and high stakes testing, arguing that teachers need specialized knowledge to assess English learners in literacy and academic content. 

This book also features an introduction to the theoretical reasons for the commitments, which are contextualized within historical and political developments within education programs for English learners.  It then goes on to show how teachers can use the commitments in practice within real classroom settings for teaching English language arts, science, social studies, and math to English learners.

• 5 Commitments in Practice - provide teachers with points of reference for making sense of the strategies and activities, incorporating all of the important principals of teaching and learning that are research-based and practical for secondary teachers of English learners.
• Create academic communities of practice-drawing from the latest research on teaching and learning in classroom settings this book describes the nature of, and how teachers can, create academic communities of practice in which learners take on new identities of members of the community.  Communities of practice are introduced in terms of how English learners are invited into them and become members of them.
• The formation of identity affiliations for language learning-identity formation in language learning represents cutting edge research on how adolescents become proficient in English as they create identities as oral and written users of English in various academic content areas.

• Classroom vignettes-provides readers with real classroom contexts and student participation in learning.  Readers can see how the 5 commitments in practice function in secondary content classes.  These vignettes offer readers opportunities to see how teachers put the commitments into practice.
• Content-based strategies-the commitments of practice for teaching English learners are tailored to specific content areas: English, science, social studies, and math.  Learn how different content area teachers use the commitments and certain strategies to ensure success with their content area.
• Reflections and end of the chapter questions-reflections embedded in the chapters at key points give readers the opportunity to think about the content being presented.  Activities are hands-on and practical, encouraging both pre-service and in-service teachers to think about and improve practice.

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The Christian Right is arguably the most significant social movement in the United States today. In recent years, these religious conservatives have loudly protested a public education system they believe no longer represents their interests or values.

Educators often dismiss critiques based on religious values as irrational or flimsy, failing to appreciate the coherence of these criticisms from the Christian Right's own perspective. While the Christian Right has become ever more sophisticated in its lobbying and powerful in its influence, educators and parents find themselves lacking the background knowledge necessary to respond effectively to its efforts.

Standing on the Premises of God speaks directly to this dilemma, explaining current incarnations of the Christian Right, its leadership, its intellectual and theological foundations, and its tactics, so that those interested in the debates over education will be better prepared to engage them constructively.Taking the novel approach of framing the Christian Right as a revitalization movement, Detwiler shows how it seeks to effect cultural transformation in order to bring public education-and our society more generally-in line with its worldview. His theoretical model provides insights into why education is so pivotal to the Christian Right and also assesses the religious viability of the Christian Right as a social movement.

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The Official Student Doctor Network Medical School Admission Guide will take you step by step through the entire process of getting into medical school. It includes a detailed discussion and comparison of MD, DO, Caribbean and international medical schools as well as podiatry schools. It will teach you how to stand out from the rest of the applicants. Going beyond just medical school admissions, the book provides a detailed look at the entire medical training process - from pre-med, through medical school, residency, and fellowship training - even different practice settings and medicine as a whole. You will discover . What all your medical school options are (MD, DO, Caribbean & international) . How to become a stronger applicant . How to gain admission to medical school . How to succeed in medical school . Details about pre-med, medical school, residency, and beyond . Tips and suggestions from successful medical school applicants . Personal statement and interview advice . Detailed scholarship and financial discussion, including military and National Health Service Corps options ... Read more

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Med School Admiss Guide
Book is pretty well writen..helpful for every aspect from starting undergrad to actually applying to medical school and further.

A bible for pre-med students
The Official Student Doctor Network Medical School Admissions Guide

It is a great book, which covers almost everything one needs to know as a pre-med student. It is the only pre-med information book one needs with MSAR. It explores all the ins and outs of every single option for a pre-med student. In the end of each section, it also provides the references the author used for further explorations.

Helpful even after entry to medical school
This book offers tips on increasing yor chances of being accepted to medical school including things such as volunteerism and community involvement where many candidates fall short. It also discusses different medical school options including the Caribbbean option which is a good alternative if you cannot get into a reputable US medical school.
The author also presents a section on success stories and frequently asked questions that are helpful in guiding you through medical school and residency onto becoming a practcing doctor.
Although not comprehensive as one other reviewer indicated it is a useful guide for any one intending to enter a medical career.
By the way, my purchase was as a gift to someone looking to gain acceptance to medical school and their feedback was quite positive.

Excellent Resource
The Student Doctor Network has really went out of its way to create a tome for the complicated medical school admissions process.It's broken into 11 categories, each containing a series of small articles written by different and appropriate authors.They range from discussions on what to focus on in premed studies to actually build a decent resume, to breaking down the differences in allopathic, osteopathic, podiatry, and Caribbean schools.There are also very useful chapters on money matters and med school statistics.

The most helpful chapter for me has been the one that focuses on the actual application process.All of the authors speak from experience and their advice is actually constructive and not recycled tips like I've found in similar books.I intend to put their plan for setting up a physician shadowing into action.I'm also thankful for their chapter about choosing a major.I've read in so many books that colleges may prefer a non-science undergraduate, so it's nice to read from actual med students that those who arrive at med school without a solid background in biology often struggle to keep up, since nothing is reviewed and there are no intro courses.

The chapter on residency programs is an informative read and helps you get a taste of what your PG training will be like.I strongly believe in reading up on the entire process on the way to becoming a doctor.After med school you'll have your internship, residency, and if you choose to subspecialize, a fellowship.With med school included, we could be talking about an 11 year process.Every step on the path excites me and reaffirms my commitment to take this intimidating journey.

The book ends with two success stories and 17 FAQs.Overall, I'd say this is a great investment for anyone looking not just for advice or strategies on applying and preparing for med school, but also information on what to expect once you get there and once it's over.

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The SDN book is a great asset. However,the information it provides will be mostly useful to those that have absolutely no idea about the whole med school application process. I purchased the book after I had applied, and before my interview. It didn't do much for me. I got some broad interview topic ranges, but I still needed the internet. You might be better off by reading the SDN website and checking out their interview database. But for purposes of supporting the great website studentdoctor.net, I would say, go for it. It's a great support site so I would not mind purchasing a book affiliated with the site, that helps support the site. Also donate directly on SDN. Go STUDENT DOCTOR NETWORK!!! whoooooooooo ... Read more

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Emily Hunter’s bestselling Christian Charm Course Teacher’s Book (45,000 copies sold) has updated content and a fresh design for women who are teaching today’s teen girls how to be graceful and godly. This resource provides tips and encouragement for leaders and in–depth information paralleling the student’s edition to help teachers train young women to

• strive for beauty within and without
• develop style in areas of clothing, hair, and make up
• handle social situations with confidence
• discover God’s heart for them through Bible study
• build a life of integrity and respect

Leaders will inspire teen girls to exude confidence in body, mind, and spirit, and to become women of purpose and poise.

An updated student edition of the The New Christian Charm Course is also available.