Podcast with Joel Penton on the Bible and Improvements in Education

Topic: The Bible and Improved Education.

The school year has begun. Can the Bible help in any way to improve education? LifeWise Academy answers, Yes! They write, “As a New School Year Begins, National Study Offers New Insights on Improving Attendance, Behavior and Academic Achievement. Research links Bible-based character education to higher student achievement, nearly 50% lower absenteeism and fewer suspensions…A large-scale study conducted by TPMA, an independent research and evaluation firm with decades of experience evaluating U.S. government programs, found that schools offering LifeWise Academy’s released time Bible education program consistently outperformed comparable schools on multiple academic and behavioral measures.” [emphasis added] Joel Penton is the founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy. He says, “Back-to-school season is a time when parents and educators have renewed focus on helping students thrive. This research demonstrates that when students have the opportunity to participate in Bible-based character education, they return to the classroom more engaged, better behaved and better prepared to learn.” Joel Penton, the CEO of LifeWise Academy joins Jerry Newcome to discuss the use of the Bible in schools. www.lifewise.org