About ACSI
For more than 40 years, ACSI has faithfully lived out its mission around the world:
To strengthen Christian schools and equip Christian educators worldwide as they prepare students academically and inspire them to become devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
Since our founding in 1978, our vision has steadfastly desired that:
ACSI will become a leading international organization that promotes Christian education and provides training and resources to Christian schools and Christian educators.
As our mission continues, ACSI is renewing our commitment to Christian schools and educators to help them deal with today’s challenging times—characterized by seismic cultural shifts and disruption.
Today and into the future we will continue to assist, encourage and develop:
- Schools that contribute to the public good through effective teaching and learning and that are biblically sound, academically rigorous, socially engaged, and culturally relevant; and
- Educators who embody a biblical worldview, engage in transformational teaching and discipling, and embrace personal and professional growth.
Over the past two years, ACSI has diligently sought the Lord's guidance through prayer, and is now positioning everything under three pillars: Advancing, Access and Advocacy.
ADVANCING – Leading Christ-centered education toward excellence and flourishing
ACCESS – Making Christ-centered education available and obtainable
ADVOCACY – Promoting and protecting Christ-centered education for today and tomorrow
This will allow ACSI to be laser-focused on promoting excellence in Kingdom education around the world in the months and years to come.
Discover how ACSI can serve you by taking the time to visit our updated website. We’re excited to journey with you by providing new opportunities and services.
We invite you to join us as together, we advance the cause of Kingdom Education today and into the future.
Over the past two years, ACSI has diligently sought the Lord's guidance through prayer, and is now positioning everything under three pillars: Advancing, Access and Advocacy.
Contacts
Mailing Address
Association of Christian Schools International
P.O. Box 62249
Colorado Springs, CO 80962
(800) 367.5391
Office of Communication & Engagement
communications@acsi.org
(719) 367-5391
Media Inquiries
media_inquiries@acsi.org
(719) 867-0243
News & Press Releases
ACSI Welcomes New Director for Public Policy
Colorado Springs, CO– The Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Claire Nance Klakring as the Director for Public Policy. In this vital role, Klakring will join the Public Policy and Legal Affairs team to advocate for public policies that advance and protect Christian schools and their communities at national and state levels.
ACSI’s Vice President for Public Policy and Legal Affairs, George Tryfiates, shared his excitement for Klakring joining the team.
“I am delighted to welcome Claire to ACSI’s Public Policy team,” he said. “She has shown she has the enthusiasm, capacity, and vision to take Christian education issues to the next level in Washington. She’ll play an important role in maximizing ACSI’s impact and I, for one, can’t wait to get started!”
Key responsibilities of her role include advocating for policies that align with ACSI’s mission and values, building and maintaining strategic relationships with key stakeholders, policymakers, and government officials, and serving as a communication liaison for the Public Policy and Legal Affairs team.
In her new role, Klakring will monitor relevant legislation, regulations, and educational trends to provide strategic recommendations, and will collaborate with the National Director for State Advocacy on legislative priorities.
Klakring shared her anticipation as she steps into her new role.
"I am thrilled to join the dedicated team at ACSI to advocate to expand school choice and protect our freedom of religion in the halls of our nation’s Capitol,” she said. “Our country is at a crossroads, and it is vital that we speak truth to power now more than ever. Together, we can ensure a Christ-centered education is available to all for generations to come."
Klakring previously served as Vice President for Firehouse Strategies, Communications Director for Reps. Michelle Steel (R-CA) and Bruce Westerman (R-AR), and Government Communications Advisor in the first Trump White House.
Her extensive experience and strategic vision will further ACSI’s commitment to providing support and resources for Christian schools across the nation.
This hiring underscores ACSI’s dedication to shaping a policy environment that upholds the values of Christian education.
For more information about ACSI’s Public Policy and Legal Affairs initiatives or to learn how you can support Christian education, visit https://www.acsi.org/public-policy-legal-affairs.