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Multiplying Our Strength

In Developing the Leaders Around You, John Maxwell shares that “A company cannot grow without until its leaders grow within.” Everything rises and falls on leadership.

Stand Firm... and Move On

This year, the first day of school is unlike anything most of us have ever experienced.

If you’re like me, you’ve spent a lot of time over the last three months reading articles online, searching for some message that will put into words the anxiety and unsettledness you may have been feeling—something to help make sense of the swirling uncertainty that has overtaken our world during this pandemic

Lamenting vs Complaining

Christian psychiatrist Curt Thompson recently spoke to Edvance school leaders and educators in a special virtual session. As a follow up, we asked Curt if he would expand on the difference between lamenting and complaining.

Ending Well

Let’s turn our attention to ending (and leading) well this spring, for both our students and our staffs, in spite of an unpredictable future.

What To Do About Tuition?

Hands of Authority and Grace

A New Perspective: How To Refocus

Do Not Fear, God is With You

It was just over a week ago when the news broke that Ontario’s publicly-funded schools would be closed, and Edvance recommended the same for our affiliate schools. That began a flurry—or more accurately, a blizzard—of activity.

Called, Connected, Committed: On the Road with the Church of England’s New Initiative for Leadership in Christian Education

Imagine spending a week visiting Christian schools across the UK countryside. Imagine hearing lead Anglican theologians discuss fresh articulations of the scriptural foundations for leadership in education.

Responsive Classroom Making an Impact

Elora Road Christian School began implementing Responsive Classroom practices into our this past September. Already, we have been amazed by the changes that we are seeing in our staff and students.

Edvance Announces Leader in Residence and next Director of School Services

We are excited to announce the appointment of a Leader in Residence and our next Director of School Services to join our growing organization effective August 1, 2020.

Strength in Weakness

This verse in 2nd Corinthians is the basis for the theme “Strength in Christ”, which our student leaders here at Woodland Christian High School chose for the 2019-2020 school year.

High School Cohort Spiritual Retreat

Several members of the High School Cohort gathered at the Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre in January for a two-day spiritual retreat.

Asking Questions

Leadership is a shifting thing. Just when you think you have something figured out and you are on top of your game, another curve ball comes your way and you have to navigate through new experiences.

Toronto Cohort Meeting Report - January 2020

At our January meeting, Kayla Goodhoofd, school Social Worker at King’s Christian Collegiate in Oakville, joined us to speak about promoting mental health and well-being in Christian schools.

Embracing "Let's Try That!"

Schools tend to run in cyclical cycles, perhaps more than other businesses or organizations.

Be Strong and Courageous in God’s Love, Mercy and Faithfulness

Reflections on Advent

This year at our house, we decided to do something different for Advent.

Some Give and Take

In my digital immigrant reality when it comes to podcasts, I’m like the apostle Paul—there are some good podcasts that I want to listen to, but I simply don’t. A few days ago, however, I was lucky enough to have the vehicle to myself for a few hours and remembered to cue up a podcast from EntreLeadership. Perhaps by divine intervention, I noted the title, “The Humility to Serve”.

Using Data to Measure School Effectiveness

As an administrator, you’re committed to providing an exceptional learning environment, where students can thrive socially, emotionally, spiritually, and academically. But how do you know if students are learning?

Kindergarten food drive blesses local food pantry

The kindergarten students at Timothy Christian School completed a month-long food drive, combining math skills with discussions about Jesus and His example of loving and caring for others.

High School Cohort Meeting Report - October 2019

Members of the High School Cohort met for a pre-Edvance Educators Annual Gathering meeting on October 23, 2019

Communities Are Built

Do you have the impression that years ago, when our parents were raising us or our grandparents were raising them, it was easier to build community?

Finding Joy in Your Vocation

This is a tale of two waiters. I visited two restaurants on a recent golf trip; one somewhat up-scale, the second a hamburger joint. Both were busy as we entered with our group of 20.

The Importance of a Cohesive Team

Here are the four principles (among others) I believe are essential for a strong team.

Edvance Educators Annual Gathering 2019 - John's thoughts

The opportunity to worship and learn together with this many people involved in common vocation is invaluable.

Edvance Educators Annual Gathering 2019 - Carolyn's thoughts

This conference provided an opportunity for us to connect with our Lord. It enabled us to network with fellow teachers and foster a sense of belonging. And it served as a reminder of the imperative of fostering community within our classrooms.

What Does Love Require?

“Why did those gunmen want to shoot those people in New Zealand? I bet if they only knew some Muslim people, they wouldn’t want to hurt them. They could be friends instead.”

Sticking Up for Christian Schooling

Convivium’s Peter Stockland checks out the innovative independent school in rural Eastern Ontario that was denied a chance to pay top dollar for an empty public school building.

Event Recap: 2019 Autumn Christian School Leadership Retreat

Fear Not

At a recent Edvance event, I had the opportunity to sit down with one of our Members of Provincial Parliament (MPP) and hear about his life journey and his calling to become an MPP.

Who Is On Your Team?

Do you empower the others in your building? Do you allow others to make decisions? Do you ever feel there may be others on staff who are better than you are? Are you drawing up leadership in your school? Do you hire life-long learners? Do you hire for leadership?

Be Strong and Courageous

In the first chapter of Joshua, God gives Joshua his leadership mandate: “No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them.” Joshua 1:5-6 (NIV)