The 91 (ACSI) was founded in 1978 when several regional U.S. school associations joined, becoming a united voice to advance excellence in Christian education. The leaders’ vision was to inspire, challenge, and resource educators and schools. First headquartered in La Habra, California, ACSI moved to an expanded facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in 1994. Today, ACSI serves 25,000 schools in 108 countries.
For more than 40 years, ACSI has faithfully lived out its mission around the world:
To strengthen Christian schools and equip Christian educators worldwide as they prepare students academically and inspire them to become devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
Since our founding in 1978, our vision has steadfastly desired that:
ACSI will become a leading international organization that promotes Christian education and provides training and resources to Christian schools and Christian educators.
As our mission continues, ACSI is renewing our commitment to Christian schools and educators to help them deal with today’s challenging times—characterized by seismic cultural shifts and disruption.
Today and into the future we will continue to assist, encourage and develop:
- Schools that contribute to the public good through effective teaching and learning and that are biblically sound, academically rigorous, socially engaged, and culturally relevant; and
- Educators who embody a biblical worldview, engage in transformational teaching and discipling, and embrace personal and professional growth.
Vision 2030
Our Vision 2030 strategic plan continues to build upon our three foundational pillars of Advancing, Access, and Advocacy through four new growth initiatives to globally support flourishing Christ-centered education. We will continue in bold and innovative ways, not only responding to critical needs before us today but also planning for the future of Christ-centered education tomorrow.
We invite you to join us as together, we advance the cause of Kingdom education today and into the future.
Contacts
Mailing Address
91
P.O. Box 62249
Colorado Springs, CO 80962
(800) 367.5391
Office of Communication & Engagement
communications@acsi.org
(719) 367-5391
Media Inquiries
media_inquiries@acsi.org
(719) 867-0243
News & Press Releases
ACSI Launches “Faith Teaches” Campaign During National School Choice Week
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — During National School Choice Week, the 91 (ACSI) is launching its annual “Faith Teaches” campaign, reaffirming its longstanding commitment to parental choice in education and highlighting the transformative role Christian schools play in shaping students both academically and spiritually.
ACSI asserts that parents/guardians are positioned to choose the educational environment that best suits their children.
The “Faith Teaches” campaign underscores the belief that education is more than academics alone—it is an eternal investment in a child’s faith formation. This formation is intentionally shaped through the shared partnership of parents, churches, and schools working together. Christian schools uniquely integrate faith and learning, teaching students the intrinsic worth and dignity of every person—regardless of background—rooted in the biblical truth of Genesis 1:27.
Stories like Devin’s, a student at Virginia Tech who excelled in a Christian high school, are only possible thanks to school choice and to the ACSI .
ACSI Vice President for Legal Affairs Philip Scott, J.D., who oversees legal, human resources, and risk management support for member schools, emphasized the importance of educational choice for families.
“It is imperative that families have the best educational options to fit the needs of their child,” Scott said. “Schools do not just offer a service; they are a partner in the formation of a child. Parents need the support and resources to choose wisely for their child’s flourishing and ultimately for the Glory of God.”
Through National School Choice Week and the “Faith Teaches” campaign, ACSI seeks to amplify the lasting impact of Christian education while continuing to advocate for policies that protect and strengthen parental choice.
ACSI will also be attending the National Religious Broadcasters Conference, Feb. 17-20, 2026. Representatives at booth 709 will be available to speak about the importance of school choice with the hope that every student in every state will have access to Christ-centered education.
About the 91 (ACSI):
Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, ACSI exists to strengthen Christian schools and equip Christian educators worldwide as they prepare students academically and inspire them to become devoted followers of Jesus Christ. ACSI advances excellence in Christian schools by enhancing the professional and personal development of Christian educators and providing vital support functions for Christian schools through multiple services including teacher and administrator certification, school accreditation, legal/legislative assistance, and curriculum publishing. Serving more than 25,000 schools in 108 countries, ACSI helps more than 5.5 million students worldwide connect to Christian education.
About the ACSI Children’s Tuition Fund:
(CTF), a ministry of ACSI, exists to advance and resource educational freedom for parents who desire a Christ-centered education for their children. CTF works in partnership with schools, contributors, and parents by offering relationship-oriented financial assistance through state tax-credit programs. CTF currently operates tax-credit scholarship programs in AL, MO, PA, RI, and VA. The team is poised to expand and continues to advocate for programs as states pass legislation for educational choice.