By Christopher Copeland, The Gospel Coalition
I recently enjoyed one of the perks of being a teacher, as I sat outside at a café and read the newspaper. Summer is winding down, evidenced by the children in bright orange shirts walking toward the charter school around the corner. One of my friends and colleagues from the South already has been back in the classroom for two weeks, and my own students report back after Labor Day.
I have one week left to steal a few hours in the sun with coffee and a crossword—a few hours in which I can reflect on my hopes and prayers for the new school year.