School with a Big Why

These reflections on school and schooling come from the crucible of practice in the real world of K-12 education. Written by a school leader for his school, these essays have a timeless and universal appeal for parents, grandparents, educators, school leaders, and all who care about the formation of the next generation. Chip Denton, founding head of Trinity School in Durham, North Carolina, applies multiple lenses--theological, pedagogical, and practical--to reflect on the ways a school's missio