It's 12:45 on Sunday afternoon, and I'm rushing to get to my 12:30 Sunday school class. As I gather kids on my way to the classroom, I see one of my older "kids" just standing around. "Why aren't you upstairs i...

When I taught high school, I attended seminars and read articles on how to cope with parents. It was the in-service topic of choice for many educators. There seemed to be an unavoidable tension between teachers...

It's 12:45 on Sunday afternoon, and I'm rushing to get to my 12:30 Sunday School class. As I gather kids on my way to the classroom, I see one of my older "kids" just standing around. "Why aren't you upstairs i...

The problem had started so simply, but Maya's teacher couldn't understand why she was being so obstinate. Maya had talked out of turn and been asked to apologize. Maya respectfully apologized with her head down...

Profiles in Black: Phat Facts for TeensMarvin A. McMickleJudson Press Publishers, 2008, 114 pp., $22.00judsonpress.comProfiles in Black seeks to make a connection between the hip-hop generation and its past. ...

Every Second Counts, DVDStephen Collins, Barbara Williams and Magda ApanowiczChesler/Perlmutter Productions and Artsy Fartsy Pictures, 88 minutes, rated PG, $24.98firstlookmedia.com This is a feel-good Hallm...

Heroes in Black History: True Stories from the Lives of Christian HeroesDave and Neta JacksonBethany House Publishers, 2008, 185 pp., $14.99, www.bethanyhouse.comHeroes in Black History tells the stories of 1...

Playbook for Christian Manhood: 12 Key Plays for Black Teen BoysJames C. PerkinsJudson Press, 2008, 100 pp., $14.00, www.judsonpress.comThis book is long overdue! Written to be read and used by 11- to 15-year...