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The Bible in State Academic StandardsThe RenewaNation Review

The Bible in State Academic Standards

There is a common misconception that, while teaching about various world religions may be acceptable for cultural awareness, teaching about the Bible and Christianity is not allowed in public school classrooms because of concerns over the establishment of religion.

eschneider2May 31, 20177 min
Welcome Newest Team Member - Curtis CornellNews and Updates

Welcome Newest Team Member - Curtis Cornell

Curtis Cornell began his full-time work as our Director of Scholarship Development last Monday. In his very first meeting, he was privileged to meet with a parent and grandparent who were seeking more information about how to help three children enroll in a biblical worldview school.

eschneider2May 24, 20171 min
News and Updates

Impacting Schools So They Can Impact More Students!

Jeff Keaton spoke at Covenant Christian Academy in McAllen, Texas this past week to a large gathering of parents and to a smaller gathering of teachers and administrators. CCA worked hard to bring together their current and prospective parents to help them better understand the value of Christian…

eschneider2May 24, 20171 min
Students Told to Worship the Sun?The RenewaNation Review

Students Told to Worship the Sun?

By Ken Ham – President, CEO & Founder of Answers in Genesis, the highly acclaimed Creation Museum, and the Ark Encounter We’ve heard so many times from secular groups like the Freedom from Religion Foundation (FFRF) or the Americans United for Separation of Church and State (AU) that students in…

eschneider2May 24, 20178 min
Our Place in God’s PlanThe RenewaNation Review

Our Place in God’s Plan

I have for many years lectured across the country on the subject of a biblical worldview. I often begin by talking about Genesis 1:28. There God states, in the form of a command, the reason He has made the human race: “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it,

eschneider2May 22, 20176 min
Tax Credit Scholarship Highlight: Smith Mountain Lake Christian AcademyNews and Updates

Tax Credit Scholarship Highlight: Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy

Since 2015, Renewanation has been a qualified Scholarship Granting Organization. In 2016, we were privileged to raise $968,000 for this program. Over the next few months, we are highlighting our growing network of Christian schools we support through the Virginia Education Scholarships Tax Credit…

eschneider2May 19, 20171 min
Launch a Christian School EffectivelyThe RenewaNation Review

Launch a Christian School Effectively

“Every civil government is based upon some religion or philosophy of life. Education in a nation will propagate the religion of that nation. In America, the foundational religion was Christianity. And it was sown in the hearts of Americans through the home and private and public schools

eschneider2May 19, 20176 min
Five Things You Can Do About Transgender RestroomsThe RenewaNation Review

Five Things You Can Do About Transgender Restrooms

The government’s staggering overreach this year smacks more of colonial tyranny than anything I can remember. Parents are rightly outraged, but what can we do? My BreakPoint colleague, John Stonestreet, and I are both dads. In fact, we are both dads of daughters.

eschneider2May 19, 20173 min
Does Education Affect Culture?The RenewaNation Review

Does Education Affect Culture?

Is Christian education really that important? Math is Math and English is English no matter how it is taught, right? Aren’t all kids going to grow up someday and turn out okay? Does education affect culture? Culture is defined by Merriam-Webster as:

eschneider2May 17, 20178 min
“I guess I would call myself an agnostic.”The RenewaNation Review

“I guess I would call myself an agnostic.”

“I guess I would call myself an agnostic.” For the Christian parent, pastor, or educator, these might be some of the most devastating words they could imagine hearing, especially if the statement was from a graduating senior they had invested years of their life in. I’ve seen it happen.

eschneider2May 15, 20172 min
Debunking the 8 Most Popular Myths about Christian EducationThe RenewaNation Review

Debunking the 8 Most Popular Myths about Christian Education

“I am afraid that the schools will prove the very gates of hell, unless they diligently labor in explaining the Holy Scriptures and engraving them in the heart of youth.” Martin Luther

eschneider2May 15, 20177 min
Completing the Circle of RedemptionThe RenewaNation Review

Completing the Circle of Redemption

Jenny was just a 13-year-old girl when a 22-year-old pastor knocked on the door of her inner-city home. Abandoned by her mother shortly after birth, and living in a home without Christ or hope, Jenny’s future wasn’t looking good. Generational poverty, addiction,

eschneider2May 15, 20172 min