"If we are serious about planting churches among the least reached as how we do mission, we must always be willing to question, reconsider and reform our paradigms," says Shaun Rossi.

As a young organisation, OM challenged the status quo of world missions and has since evolved into a global movement seeking to share the gospel with the least reached.

OM is known for action, not reflection; for pioneering, not reminiscing. Still, we are wise to celebrate milestones and learn from our past, whatever will serve us well for today and tomorrow.

"Today’s stark reality is that more than 2.8 billion people have not heard this message of hope and transformation—and 57,000 people are added to this number daily. When I heard this, I was deeply impacted, and resolved that I want to be part of changing that trajectory."

In a village in Serbia, OM workers see Roma believers reaching Roma, encouraging them to let God put a new song in their mouths.

"Everyone in the kingdom of God is essential to the mission that He has called us to," I'Ching says. "Unfortunately, while we may profess this, often we don’t practise it."

"Do we sometimes feel uneasy that our business-as-mission and vocation models are so dependent on the very people that we are trying to reach? Does this make us feel powerless and needy?" asks Seang Pin.

"The more I look at biblical examples of ministry, the more I see a simple yet profoundly flexible grassroots approach to ministry that compels me to focus on things that really matter," shares Ben.

"Indeed, the Christ-like patience which the church fathers extolled is much deeper than waiting quietly for a bus," says Arley. "Rather, it is a sacrificial and enduring compassion for others, which our Lord embodied in His life and ultimately on the cross."

"Indeed, there are so many variables as we ‘see’ vibrant communities develop among the least-reached peoples. As we work towards this vision, I nevertheless fall back on the age-old cliché that my father stressed repeatedly: 'We are not called to be successful, but called to be faithful.'"

In Arctic Russia, reindeer are the Nenets' life. Living among these people, ES longs for the Nenets to know Jesus, the true source of life.

The Education Department programs the president wants to consolidate into a block grant deal with English-language acquisition, charter schools, after-school activities, rural education, and more.

Teachers, administrators, and school support staff must understand their own social-emotional abilities before they can impart those skills to students, according to new research.

The change to the Title II program will benefit Southern states, while Michigan, New York, and Pennsylvania, among others, will see their allocations shrink.

On Thursday, Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) introduced legislation that would establish a national standard for youth-concussion treatment and prevention.

President Donald Trump wants to make the biggest cuts in the U.S. Department of Education's budget in about 35 years. Check out the highlights of Trump's plan.

Just before Christmas, federal lawmakers sent President Donald Trump the Foundations for Evidenced-Based Policymaking Act of 2017, which aims to improve how federal data is used, shared, and protected.

A report suggests that the $2.5 billion program should focus more on continuous improvement than on scattershot activities.

The comments come at a time when more foreign-born black people live in the United States than at any time in history—and many of the residents are children enrolled in the nation's K-12 public schools.

The former teacher, principal, and school superintendent became one of the most influential members of Congress on education policy during his 13 terms in the House.

While the Trump administration proposal would not strip student eligibility for Head Start, the federal school lunch program, or the Individual with Disabilities Education Act, it could still affect millions of school-aged children who live with immigrant parents.

Six educators share tips for teaching virtually, including making time to connect personally with each student and emphasizing collaborative work.

Investing in early learning makes the biggest impact on a student's achievement, says Marion County, S.C., Superintendent Kandace Bethea. When a teacher is not available, we have to find other ways to get the job done, such as community partnerships.

Expert says labels, books, and writing centers all help with skill development

Waterford UPSTART, an online program that offers literacy and math enrichment lessons aimed at preschoolers, received support from a philanthropy dedicated to funding "bold ideas for social change."

Pasi Sahlberg explores a central role play has inside and outside the school context as a foundation for positive child development.

Babies as young as 12 months are exposed to nearly an hour a day of screen time, despite warnings from pediatricians to avoid digital media exposure for children under a year and a half, according to a new analysis.

When COVID-19 hit, two early-childhood centers put their competition aside to work together to support families during the pandemic. Here's how they did it.

New sheets outlines how districts can support English-learner students, but concedes that "schools may not be able to provide all services in the same manner they are typically provided."

The selection of Lorena Orozco McElwain as director of the office of English language acquisition shakes up a long-standing tradition.

Native-language assessments may more fully reflect what English-language learners know and can do academically after months away from school. But not all states offer them.

A new report urges districts to pay close attention to how they choose and use technology for students who are not yet fluent in English.

Por Nuestros Niños, an education-focused Spanish-language radio show and podcast, could help families navigate an uncertain return to school.

Two U.S. Department of Education employees have been detailed to Iraq’s education team, but their work has been inhibited while they are holed up for safety reasons.

Would measurement approaches based on "learning growth" resolve some of the concerns over NCLB?

Should school time be expanded to accommodate new demands? And if so, How?

At Grace E. Metz Middle School in Manassas Va., students use hand-held devices called "clickers" to prepare for state tests. Educators who have used them say clickers help involve every student in a lesson and give teachers immediate feedback about what students are learning, so that instructional s

Why do bright young teachers leave urban schools? What will it take to keep them there?

West Virginia has a new champion for distance learning: first lady Gayle Manchin.

While laptops and videos can make the classroom fun and interactive, how much does technology really improve achievement?

When some students are online and others in school buildings, how can teachers make sure everyone is learning what they need to learn?

When they come back to us in the fall, our students’ need for connection, belonging, and real-world experience will be fierce, and we need to adjust our approach based on their needs, writes teacher Ariel Sacks.

Many teachers who will be leading classes remotely are building colorful virtual environments for their students featuring avatar versions of themselves. Some districts are even mandating trainings on how to create them.

There are some serious questions that still need answers, but there are a few certainties that teachers can hold onto, writes Casey M. Bethel.

A more deliberate approach to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and teacher professional development this fall could mean a better experience for students; the lack of one could turn equity gaps into chasms.

To make up for lost time, instructional leaders will need to streamline curricula and offer "just-in-time" support. These steps can help.