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Do you remember the story of Abraham shooing away the vultures? How about when God nearly killed Moses for something he didn't do? Let's not forget the zombie apocalypse, the naked man who ran away after Jesus was arrested, or the way in which Jesus told the high priest off during his trial. Michael Zwaagstra unpacks these and other commonly overlooked stories from the Bible and shows how they are relevant today. Be prepared to be surprised, and maybe even a little shocked, by some of the things you will listen to in this book.

Schools may rise and fall, but education fads remain forever. When it comes to new ideas, sifting the wheat from the chaff can seem like an impossible task. Finally, help has arrived from one of Canada’s best-known education writers. A Sage on the Stage leaves no stone unturned in its relentless assault on the foolish fads infecting public education. From incomprehensible no-zero policies to discovery math that never adds up, this book debunks many of the most pervasive fads in schools today. It also lays out a positive case for the things that do work.