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Christian School Graduate Pursues Art and Prayer
February 5, 2024
Zella Horton, a graduate from Palmetto Christian Academy and ACSI Art Festival "Best in Show" Winner, shares how she is still pursuing art and prayer as a student at Clemson University.
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School Choice: More Than One Way Forward for Families and Students
January 19, 2024
Though the school choice movement as we know it has been growing for the past 30 years, parents’ expressed desire for the best school option for their children has ramped up considerably since 2020. During the pandemic, many schools were either shut down completely or children were at home attending school online. As a result, parents were forced to take a more active role in their children’s education. Since then, more parents have chosen to pursue a variety of educational alternatives.
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Doug & Angie Knechtel Leave a Lasting Legacy with Band Students in California
January 3, 2024
Imagine 150 students from Christian school bands across the country joining together to rehearse a new marching band routine one day and perform it in front of thousands of Christian school educators the next. For Doug and Angie Knechtel, this was their exciting reality every year.
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An Advent Devotional
December 20, 2023
This month, Christians all over the world are celebrating Advent by reflecting on the arrival of Jesus. It is a time for us to focus on hope, peace, love, and joy. Advent takes on a deeper meaning when we choose joy and hope despite our circumstances. Most of us struggle with getting caught up in the busyness of the Christmas season, but if we let it, the Advent ...
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Maui Schools Open Arms in Aftermath of Tragedy
December 7, 2023
With fires ravaging Maui in August, families scrambled for safety. The losses were massive in both lives and property. For Christian schools on the island, there was reason to mourn the suffering of their students, but also an opportunity to serve.
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ACSI Philippines Celebrates 25-Year Anniversary and Shares Vision for the Future
December 5, 2023
When ACSI formally registered an office in the Philippines in 1998, it was a perfect opportunity to meet the needs of the local community. Christian schools were in desperate need of support and services, and local church leaders warmly welcomed the help and resources the office provided to support their Christian schools.
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"A Burning Flame of Hope"
December 1, 2023
The flame burned brightly on its watercolor backdrop—a symbol of hope, truth, and peace. Luigi, a kindergartener at Westminster Christian School, held up his artwork and his best-of-show ribbon with pride. Attendees of Westminster Christian’s Spring Fine Arts Night ...
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ACSI Europe Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Student Leadership Conferences
November 30, 2023
25 years ago, a tiny seed was sown that has had a monumental impact for Christ and His kingdom on earth. In 1998, Bill Stevens, the Student Leadership Conference (SLC) Coordinator for the former ACSI ...
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Leadership U “a Blessing” for Mentor and Scholar Pairing
November 22, 2023
When Brandon Kline was approached by his head of school at Evansville Christian School in Indiana about participating in Leadership U, he knew it could be a valuable resource.