Education

By ICON Media Group

Published: 06 April 2020

SAN DIEGO -- "I don't want my kids to fall behind, but I don't know how to do homeschooling!" This has been the cry of thousands of parents and caregivers in the wake of COVID-19 school closures. "The Heroic Homeschooler," a new interactive, online masterclass and mentorship program from homeschool consultant, teacher, radio personality and author, Erin Weidemann, will help equip parents who have been thrown into the deep-end. "The Heroic Homeschooler" is a six-episode video series and personal toolkit to teach parents how to do school at home with confidence.

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By Randy Page - BJU

Published: 06 April 2020

Bob Jones University Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Gary Weier announced today the adoption of a credit/no credit policy for resident students as a grade option for undergraduate courses. This option would only be available for the Spring 2020 semester.

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By Public School Exit

Published: 06 April 2020

SAN DIEGO -- With coronavirus shutting government schools, millions of parents have a historic opportunity to try homeschooling and non-government alternatives, declared leaders with the new movement "Public School Exit."

According to the non-profit, founded in 2019 by Christian leaders passionate about K-12 education, government schools are seriously harming children through sexualization, indoctrination, and dumbing down.

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By Randy Page - BJU

Published: 26 March 2020

Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit announced that the 2020 Commencement Exercises scheduled on Friday, May 8, will be postponed.

“As each day passes by, it has become increasingly evident that we will not be able to hold commencement on May 8,” Pettit said. “It is our desire to commemorate the amazing achievements of the BJU Class of 2020, and we look forward to welcoming them back to campus and scheduling a time to celebrate their accomplishments later this summer.”

As previously announced, BJU will deliver all classes online for the remainder of the spring semester, beginning Monday, March 30 at the conclusion of spring break.

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By LaVerne Howell - NGU

Published: 25 March 2020

Tigerville, SC – The North Greenville University (NGU) COVID-19 Response Team, in cooperation with senior leadership, implemented a 15-day modified operation plan effective Wednesday, March 18. This plan aligns with the White House 15-day plan released yesterday.

NGU’s mission has always been to graduate transformational leaders for church and society.  The University desires to demonstrate the same leadership to its community in this time of crisis and uncertainty being a model for graduates to follow.

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By Randy Page - BJU

Published: 13 March 2020

To protect the health and safety of students, faculty and staff, Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit announced today that BJU students will finish the Spring 2020 semester online.

University students will attend classes in-person through Friday, March 13, and classes will be suspended next week to provide time for faculty to prepare to teach classes online. Students will participate in spring break and then finish the remaining six weeks of the semester online.

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