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Spotlight on Peace Lutheran Preschool: Where Faith, Play, and Learning Grow Together

This month, we are super excited to shine our Spotlight on Peace Lutheran Preschool (PLP), a faith-centered early childhood ministry serving children from 1 year old through school age in...
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Leading with Joy: Rethinking School and Center Leadership

In Lutheran educational settings, we often focus on reducing conflict, improving accountability, and achieving measurable outcomes. These are worthy goals. Cy Wakeman, drama researcher and founder of Reality-Based Leadership, envisions...
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Community Bridge-Building Guide for ELCA Schools and Learning Centers

A guide for Pastors, Deacons, Directors, Principals, and other leaders to help strengthen connections between church, school, and family. Welcome to Weekday Educational Ministry Every family that walks through your...
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Spotlight on Oak Grove Lutheran School: Forming Faithful Leaders for Generations

This month, we are thrilled to shine our ELEA School Spotlight on Oak Grove Lutheran School, a vibrant and mission-driven community serving students from age three through grade twelve in...
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Spotlight on Grace Lutheran Preschool: Playing with Purpose

At Grace Lutheran Preschool in La Grange, Illinois, learning isn’t confined to the classroom; it happens through joyful play, meaningful relationships, and a deep connection to God’s creation. Under the...
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Spotlight on Hosanna Lutheran Childhood Center: Nurturing the Whole Child

This month, we are excited to shine a spotlight on HLCC Preschool (Hosanna Lutheran Childhood Center) in Pataskala, Ohio. For nearly 35 years, HLCC has faithfully served its community with...
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Spotlight on Advent Lutheran Child Center: Caring for God’s Most Precious Gifts

Found in Spokane Valley, Washington, Advent Lutheran Child Center has a motto that says it all: “Taking Care of God’s Most Precious Gifts.” This full-time, year-round program serves children from...
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Navigating 2025 Challenges: What ELCA Schools & Centers Need to Know

A recent Zywave survey of over 1,000 employers reveals critical insights that directly impact ELCA schools and learning centers. Understanding these trends—and knowing where to find support—can help our school...
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Building Healthy Teams: Tools for Understanding Personality, Communication & Relationships

Leading an ELCA school or learning center means more than managing logistics—it means cultivating communities of grace, collaborative leadership, and healthy relationships rooted in faith. One of the most powerful...
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