O God, source of all goodness: We give you thanks for the gift of reason and the opportunity for education. Bless all schools, that they may be places of learning and safety where teachers challenge the minds and nurture the hearts of students. Grant that teachers and students may work together in mutual respect and find joy in the challenges of academic life; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. (Evangelical Lutheran Worship, pg. 78)