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October 18, 2024

It was an incredible blessing and joy to host two Student Leadership Conferences (SLC) again this year, marking the 26th year of SLC. Three of these years have included back-to-back events, and it all began in 1999 with just 80 participants. This year, we welcomed 234 participants from 22 schools and 11 countries in the first week, and 154 participants from 13 schools and 9 countries in the second week. In total, 16 countries were represented, and over 90% of this year’s attendees were first-timers.

September 27, 2024

Jamie Jodrey’s path to school leadership was catalyzed by a laptop. Two, in fact. As a first-grade teacher in Puerto Rico, Jodrey dabbled in leadership as a department chair and was encouraged by her administrators to pursue a master's degree in educational administration. She was not quick to leave teaching, however.

September 27, 2024

When Dr. Jon Hill finished his master’s degree in teaching, he did not expect to lose his desire to teach after just one year, but that’s all he lasted—at least, in the U.S. One year of American public school made Hill “disillusioned” towards teaching, in his words, but the opportunity to impact people overseas and experience diverse cultures helped revitalize that passion.

September 26, 2024

From September 9–13, 2024, the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) hosted the Asia Roundtable in Bali, Indonesia. This prestigious gathering brought together 55 leaders from higher education institutions, national Christian school associations, and leading schools from across 10 countries, including Australia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and the United States.

September 25, 2024

A three-day roundtable of Christian education in Côte d’Ivoire, held from August 26–29, 2024, brought together key education stakeholders from across Francophone West Africa to explore strategies for improving teacher preparation in biblical worldview and integration and quality Christ-centered schooling.

September 20, 2024

It has been a season of celebration for ACSI’s Caribbean team. In August 2024, the office hosted its annual convention celebrating 25 years of uninterrupted service, equipping Christian schools in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.

August 27, 2024

The partnership between the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Ron Blue Institute marks a significant step in enhancing financial education within Christian schools. Rooted in a shared vision and a commitment to biblical principles, this partnership aims to provide students with a Biblical Personal Finance Curriculum that gives them a comprehensive understanding of money management through a distinctly Christian worldview.

August 13, 2024

Dr. Jenny Sue Flannagan has been an educator for 32 years, but in a way, this past school year felt like her first. Flannagan began as a science teacher in 1992 and is currently an Associate Professor in Regent University’s Education Department, where she helps prepare the next wave of educators.

August 9, 2024

We asked leaders to share some of their best practices in preparing for the new school year. Here's what they shared!