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From the Ashes, Hope Arises

February 24, 2025

The news was devastating. Fires were spreading across the Los Angeles metropolitan area, leaving in their wake immense destruction and loss. The Resurrection Christian School community in Loveland, CO, immediately joined together in prayer. They collectively brainstormed ways they could help. “Each year, our elementary students participate in a Penny War, where they collect coins by class and we donate the proceeds to a specific cause,” said Inta Hand, Elementary Assistant Principal at Resurrection Christian School.

Schools United Forging Connections in Christian School Sphere

February 24, 2025

It did not take long for Schools United to see its vision for building camaraderie between Christian educators to come true and then far exceed it. What began in 2018 as an informal gathering of Christian school leaders in South Florida has developed into a robust organization that connects Christian school professionals across the United States—and soon: beyond.

What Do You Love About Christian Education?

February 7, 2025

We asked ACSI Exemplary Accredited school leaders what they love most about Christian education. Here's what they shared.

Explore Opportunities at the ACSI Career Center

February 4, 2025

Our Career Center stands out because it is exclusively for Christian educators, ensuring that all candidates align with the school's values and mission. This means the hiring process is more efficient, as they don’t have to sift through resumes from candidates who may not share their faith or educational philosophy. They can trust that every applicant has a strong commitment to Christian education, saving time and helping them find the right fit for their school’s unique community.

ACSI Early Education Welcomes Beth Lantz, Celebrates a Thriving Year of Professional Development

January 28, 2025

The ACSI Early Education (EE) team is excited to welcome Beth Lantz as their newest team member. A seasoned Christian early education leader with nearly 18 years of experience, Beth brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to her role. She has served as an adjunct instructor at Iowa State University and possesses expertise in nonprofit administration and early childhood development.

Northlake Christian School: A Decade of Pro-Life Advocacy and Impact

January 24, 2025

Northlake Christian School has had an active student-led, faculty-sponsored pro-life club on our campus for more than a decade. This club's regular activities include: student volunteering at the local crisis pregnancy center; participating in annual prayer marches that are hosted in the local community; writing encouraging notes and providing blessing boxes to the nurses in the NICU department of our local hospitals; attending the annual March for Life rally in Washington, D.C.;

A Flourishing Staff Retreat

January 24, 2025

For Dayspring Christian Academy (DCA), scheduling an annual staff retreat is nothing new. Weston Kurz, Executive Director of the school based in Greeley, Colorado, remembers hosting a retreat for the past 10 years at least. But in the last two years, the retreat has taken on a new flavor. As an early adopter of ACSI’s Flourishing School Culture Model (FSCM), Kurz helped restructure the retreat to integrate research from the FSCM. Using each of the model’s five domains (purpose, well-being, expertise and resources, relationships, and teaching and learning), the school’s strategic planning sessions now revolve around robust research and best practices.

National School Choice Week Celebrating Fifteenth Year in January

Running From January 26 to February 1, 2025

January 23, 2025

When National School Choice Week began in 2011, stories like Central Christian School’s (CCS) were the goal. School choice programs in Kansas, along with scholarships CCS itself provides, enable the school to welcome students who were previously unable to afford tuition, which has positively influenced the school’s culture. “It really binds us together in a special way because students and families from all walks of life have more access to a Truth-based education,” said Superintendent Dr. John Walker.

A Closer Look at How Accreditation Benefits Schools

with Matt Hannan, Director of Accreditation, Western Division

January 22, 2025

For any school striving to deliver quality education, accreditation represents a key step in assuring parents, students, and the community that it is held to high standards. Accreditation benefits schools by providing validation from an outside organization, enhancing college readiness, and fostering a culture of continual improvement. Here’s a closer look at how accreditation can make a positive difference.