What Really Matters in an Elementary Education

In today’s world, the rising cost of education prompts many parents to focus their financial resources on higher education. However, it’s essential to recognize that the roots planted during a child’s early years can have a significant impact on their continued growth, and the fruit of their whole life.  A focus on building strong educational, personal, and spiritual foundations will better equip children to understand the role that education has in shaping their futures.

For parents who are followers of Jesus Christ, the ultimate educational goals should center around wisdom and love. As defined in the Scriptures, wisdom is not just about knowledge, but the ability to ask the right questions, discern what’s truly important, and live in cooperation and interdependence rather than competition. Similarly, love, which is foundational to Christian character, must be intentionally nurtured, as it is a trait that requires careful development. Any educational system that fails to promote these virtues falls short of its true purpose. Parents should seek an educational environment for their children that encourages attentiveness to God, one that helps them form a biblical worldview that aligns with the kingdom of heaven, not just the values of the culture around them.