A Christian Perspective on Leadership and Stewardship
Educational reform, whether in the U.S. or the Caribbean, is ultimately about stewardship.
As Ewert (2007) wrote, “Engaged Christian universities should not only promote thinking ‘Christianly’ about society’s problems but actually channel their intellectual resources to help solve them.”
Leaders are called to create systems that promote justice, compassion, and opportunity—ensuring that every student, regardless of income or location, can thrive.
The Way Forward
If Carolina’s story teaches us anything, it’s this: local voices matter.
Education thrives when those closest to the learners help make the decisions.
For the Caribbean, the next phase of reform must be rooted in empowerment—not politics.
A decentralized yet accountable education system could create the innovation and inclusion the region desperately needs.
Further Reading
- BBC. (2024). Trump pledges to axe the Department of Education.
- Education Dynamics. (2024). The Era of the Modern Learner.
- Inskeep, S. & Haney, T. (2024). What Trump’s pledge to close the Department of Education means for students, GOP-led states. NPR.
- Kreimer, L. (2024). Highly skilled immigrants face a challenging landscape for credential recognition. Migration Policy Institute.
- U.S. Department of Education. (2024). College Assistance Migrant Program.
- Ewert, M. (2007). Christian higher education: Engaging society and culture. Direction, 36(2), 174–191.
Dr. Kevin A. Hall, Ed.D.
The Way – Bahamas Educational Leadership Series 2025
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