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ACSI Speaker Elisabeth Jochum on Navigating the Challenges of Early Childhood Education
July 25, 2024
As the landscape of education rapidly evolves, so do the challenges faced by educators, particularly those working with young children. In a recent conversation with consultant and speaker Elisabeth Jochum, we delved into the intricacies of early childhood education and the critical role faith plays in navigating its complexities.
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ACSI’s PFO2Go Online Course Seeks to Fill Gaps in Preparation for Overseas Appointments
July 25, 2024
Imagine you’re a Christian teacher, eager, confident, and sensing a call of God. You’ve earned your degree and your teacher license, you have a couple of years in the classroom under your belt, and most recently, you landed that dream job of teaching abroad in an English-speaking, western-curriculum, international Christian school this fall.
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How to Handle Personnel Gaps: Jamie Jodrey’s Example
July 24, 2024
How should a school leader prepare for faculty members missing time? Filling personnel gaps is rarely easy, whether it’s a teacher missing one day or several staff members taking jobs elsewhere. And what if the staff member that will be missing time is yourself?
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Christian Educators Gather in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Foster Transformative Leadership
July 23, 2024
In May 2024, Christian educators from Central Africa gathered in Kinshasa, DR Congo, for a roundtable discussion. Dr. Sosthene Maletoungou, Divisional Director for Africa at the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), led the event by highlighting the importance of recognizing God's calling for public action at various levels.
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ACSI and The Colson Center Partner Together for First-Ever Summit on Biblical Worldview
July 1, 2024
More than 500 educators learned from respected speakers and discussed how to establish a biblical worldview in their Christian schools at the Rooted Educator Worldview Summit, held in Black Mountain, North Carolina, from June 24-27. The Summit, hosted by ACSI and The Colson Center, provided resources for facilitating spiritual formation in Christian schools and consistent application of a biblical worldview, especially on topics like sexuality, mental health, and personal identity.
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The Importance of Longevity in Leadership: Dr. Nita Carr’s Story
June 26, 2024
Dr. Nita Carr thought that her journey in school leadership would be a mobile one. Her plan early in her career was to “stay in a place five years, get another promotion, and move on,” she said. But when she became the President of Cornerstone Schools of Alabama (CSA) in 2007, Carr had a change of perspective. She developed a desire to stay put, along with a realization that she would also be more effective if she did so.
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Administrator Dr. Glenn Slater Shares His Experience at the Public Policy & Advocacy Summit
June 21, 2024
ACSI hosts a Public Policy and Advocacy Summit annually. Head Administrator of Covenant Christian School in Conroe, Texas, Dr. Glenn Slater, has attended the Summit for several years and shared his testimonial.
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AI in Christian Schools: ACSI, Cardus Survey Unveils Insights into Adoption and Perceptions
May 31, 2024
AI has been a subject of fascination for many years, but its potential uses have gained considerable attention since the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022. This significant milestone has shed light on the innovative possibilities of AI, especially in the K–12 education field. To better comprehend this shift, the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and Cardus conducted a survey in the fall of 2023 to evaluate the utilization and perspectives of AI among its member schools.
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Top Books for Your Summer Reading List
May 31, 2024
If you pushed off your professional development or extra reading until summer break—and who could blame you if so?—here are some ideas for your summer reading list. Find some great options on how to incorporate biblical worldview in your classroom, learn from real-life testimonials from Christian schools pursuing alternative delivery models, and unpack the ideal ways to combine the joint approach of home, church, and school.