CEAI - California

05/16/2022

California schools continue to push radical gender ideas. When will we collectively say "Enough is enough?"

California and local school boards must allow parents to mentor their children on gender matters.

04/18/2022

Californian teachers' union dues at work...

It’s time we call out the people running this failed system, people like Guadalupe Carrasco Cardona and the California Teachers Association that promotes them.

03/28/2022

Faith, Freedom & Public Schools Event in the Sacramento area!

Are you concerned that your children’s faith and values will be negatively impacted in a public school? You are not alone.

03/14/2022

Please join us in prayer for the staff and families of Kraemer Middle School in Placentia, California. According to an email sent out to families this morning:

"Assistant Principal Moises Plascencia took his own life earlier this morning on campus. The incident took place in a private staff area and fellow staff members and students were not present nor was the occurrence witnessed by anyone. The Placentia Police Department (PPD) responded swiftly to our request for support."

School was canceled for the day and counseling offered to those who desired it.

Lord, may Your presence and light fill that campus, in Jesus's name.

03/14/2022

Workshop #4 is Live Out Your Faith in the Classroom with Dr. Nicholas Block from Biola University’s School of Education

In this workshop, we will explore the idea that there is no single pattern for living out one's faith as a Christian teacher. Instead we will look at a spectrum of ways to do so, considering which might be more appropriate for different disciplines and contexts. Lessons from a national survey with CEAI where educators weighed in on these same approaches will be presented, and we will discuss one model in particular in more depth.

03/10/2022

Workshop #3 is Teaching in the Spirit with April Reutter

Have you ever invited the Holy Spirit into your lesson planning? Or asked the Holy Spirit to lead you throughout your day as you teach and interact with students? The access point for creating a learning atmosphere where students thrive begins with tapping into the Holy Spirit. Come and be blessed by testimonies of what can happen when the Spirit has His way in your teaching.

03/10/2022

Workshop #2 is Practical Tools for Dealing with Anxiety and Depression with Dr. JP Moreland

These past two years have greatly increased pressure on educators, resulting in a significant increase in mental health challenges. Come learn from Dr. Moreland as he integrates fresh, new biblical insights with important lessons from solid psychology to provide specific, practical tools for addressing anxiety and depression.

03/09/2022

We have confirmed our first workshop for the SoCal LIFT Gathering on March 26th! Stay tuned this week for more..

Workshop #1 is Enduring in the Mission Field - Christians in Public Schools with David Schmus

Many are leaving, but God is alive and active in our public schools. But given the increasing opposition by "woke" culture, how do we stay and contend for His purposes? At CEAI, we are being inundated with questions like, "How should I respond when asked to teach curriculum or attend a training that goes against my faith?" "What are the limits of free speech rights for public school employees?" and "How do unions advance unbiblical agendas, and what are my options regarding union membership?" Come explore answers and options, and leave with hope!

03/01/2022

Coming soon! Join us!

03/01/2022

Read below for encouragement!

A timely and encouraging message for you today from CEAI Executive Director, David Schmus:

While in Phoenix this weekend for the AWAKE One-Day Experience we held in partnership with Grand Canyon University, I was checking the news about Ukraine. I read this statement from Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky:

“The fight is here. I need ammunition, not a ride.”

He said this in response to the offer from the United States for safe passage out of the country before he could be killed or captured by the Russians.

As I read this, I believe the Spirit whispered to me that this is also true of us. So many are leaving the schools. The heat is on. Many students are out of control, and many teachers lack adequate support. It can feel like we're under siege.

Remember, we have a spiritual enemy who would like nothing more than to drive us from public schools. But let me say to you...

The spiritual battle is in our schools...you don't need a way out, you need ammunition to continue the fight.

What kind of ammunition? The kind that comes from spending time in the Word. The ammunition that comes from worshipping on our knees and faces in the presence of God. The strength that comes from praying alone and with others. The power to stand that comes from taking up the full armor of God (Ephesians 6).

While we know that God occasionally does lead individuals out of being public school educators, we at CEAI want to support those called to stay with "ammunition." Call us to pray with you or submit a prayer request. Sign up for and read our Daily Devotionals. Bring an AWAKE or LIFT event to your city or community. Gather teachers on your campus with the help of the LIFT Kit. Ask the Holy Spirit to lead you. We can't continue doing what we've done and expect different results.

Remember that God called Gideon a mighty warrior (Judges 6:12) when he was fearfully hiding from the enemy. He sees the mighty warrior in you that you can't see. Your students and colleagues are desperate for you to step out in bold faith to do your part to set the captives free from fear, hopelessness, and all the enemy has in store for them. Let them see Jesus in you as you contend for His purposes in our schools.

Blessings,
David

01/07/2022

Worth your read.

"They have good reason for fear: soon after they voiced their anger with school officials, Child Protective Services showed up at their doorstep."

Sacramento and the local school boards must leave parents to mentor their children on gender matters. If they don’t, they will begin to exit public schools in great numbers

01/05/2022

This seems to be very typical: a school district says "we don't teach critical race theory," and then you find CRT doctrine throughout their DEI and/or ethnic studies efforts.

Leadership at Riverside Unified School District claimed that CRT was not taught in the district despite hiring a firm to push the theory.