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March 23, 2013

Teaching to the Test and Calling It Success Is Like Landscaping Ghettos and Calling Them Condos

We are constantly hearing arguments from school boards and politicians on why student performance on tests should be an indicator of success and used to evaluate teachers. The assumption is that if students are passing tests then they must be learning. That's a very dangerous assumption. Just... Read more

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Published on March 23, 2013 09:14

January 15, 2013

When Christians Act Like Crips Instead Of Christ: Gangs And The Gospel, Part 1

The day I gave my life over to God and then later accepted the call to ministry were two of the most important moments in my life. Like so many others, the people and ministries of the church have changed my life for the better. But over the years, as I became more familiar with churches and church... Read more

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Published on January 15, 2013 09:25

November 27, 2012

Is the Church Saving Souls and Losing Students?

Recent data suggests that African American and Hispanic males are the primary victims of the nation's dropout crises. According to the Schott Foundation for Public Education,only 47% of black males graduate from high school in the United States, and the Urban Institute reports that only 56.2%... Read more

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Published on November 27, 2012 07:55

Tune Unscripted

Romal J. Tune
A blog where I share my ideas and thoughts for how we can inspire young people, help parents, restore communities and discover true purpose. Some post will look at strategies to help people of faith i ...more
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