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Rejuvenating Others in EducationAugust 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.
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Leaders Share Best Practices in Preparing for a New School YearAugust 9, 2024
We asked leaders to share some of their best practices in preparing for the new school year. Here's what they shared!
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ACSI Speaker Elisabeth Jochum on Navigating the Challenges of Early Childhood EducationJuly 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 AppointmentsJuly 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 ExampleJuly 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 LeadershipJuly 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 WorldviewJuly 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 StoryJune 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 SummitJune 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.
