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Should College Make Students Feel Comfortable?

February 8, 2022February 4, 2025Jace Bower

This week I read a thought-provoking article from Inside Higher Ed. The article describes the programs being initiated by a few colleges and universities to provide some students with extra…Continue readingShould College Make Students Feel Comfortable?

An Education You Can Use: How Project-Based Education Actualizes Learning

December 8, 2021February 4, 2025Jace Bower

Our world is full of problems. There are a number of solutions to these problems proposed. But one that comes up a lot is education. We’re told that if kids…Continue readingAn Education You Can Use: How Project-Based Education Actualizes Learning

The World’s in Chaos. We Need Christian Leaders.

September 15, 2021February 4, 2025Jace Bower

In the last couple years we’ve thrown the term “unprecedented times” around like confetti. Life has always carried some level (or at least threat) of chaos. But recently, that chaos…Continue readingThe World’s in Chaos. We Need Christian Leaders.

Why Free College Won’t Fix Higher Education’s Deeper Problem

July 7, 2021February 4, 2025Jace Bower

The idea of free college is controversial. A certain political movement on the Left has thrown their support in for free college. Others view plans for free college for everyone…Continue readingWhy Free College Won’t Fix Higher Education’s Deeper Problem

This Education Model Cares More About Questions Than Immediate Answers

May 27, 2021February 4, 2025Jace Bower

Is higher education preparing students to fail well? If it isn’t, it should be. Project-based education does this far better. Seeking Answers Nowadays, higher education is consumed with seeking answers…Continue readingThis Education Model Cares More About Questions Than Immediate Answers

How Ascend Trains Students to Quickly and Effectively Master Complicated Information

May 12, 2021February 4, 2025Jace Bower

Whether your student plans to be an engineer, a nurse, a wilderness adventure guide, or just about anything else, they will need a certain set of skills and they will…Continue readingHow Ascend Trains Students to Quickly and Effectively Master Complicated Information