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May 16, 2026

Vanessa Cheng and Dr. Minta Hardman share more than a passion for Christian education. Both have recently faced serious legislative threats to school choice and religious liberty—and responded with bold, community-driven advocacy. Though separated by nearly 10,000 miles, both leaders confronted legislation that would restrict Christian schools’ ability to hire staff aligned with their faith. Inspired by one another’s efforts, Cheng and Hardman each mobilized their communities, resulting in significant wins for religious freedom.

May 13, 2026

More than 200 Christian school leaders, educators, and staff members gathered in person in Denver, Colorado, and virtually for ACSI’s one-day mental health symposium, Secure & Sound: Cultivating Mental Health and Safety in Christian Schools. The event brought together schools from across the country to discuss the growing mental health challenges facing students and educators while exploring practical ways Christian schools can cultivate healthier and safer learning environments.

May 11, 2026

The 91������ (ACSI) hosted its annual International Math Competition, featuring three different levels of competition in the areas of computation and reasoning for grades 3-8. Designed to celebrate and cultivate mathematical excellence worldwide, the competition included nearly 7,000 registrations across five countries, including Indonesia, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Taiwan, and the United States.

May 7, 2026

Wheaton Christian Grammar School (WCGS) is the center of a thriving, Christ-honoring community in Winfield, Illinois. Founded in 1942 by a group of parents who desired to integrate the Bible into every aspect of student learning, the school has experienced remarkable growth—particularly over the past five years. Today, with a record enrollment of 736 students, the K–8 school has expanded its campus, adapted to changing needs, and built a strong legacy of more than 3,000 graduates.

May 4, 2026

The campus of Grand Canyon University buzzed with excitement as more than 120 middle and high school students from Christian schools around the globe (including U.S., Dominican Republic, and Singapore) gathered in Phoenix to participate in the International Christian STEM Competition (ICSC) and Venture: Entrepreneurial Innovation Challenge.

April 16, 2026

During her 16 years of working in public schools, Meghan Coates was skeptical of private education. “I was thoroughly convinced that in private education, they must be skipping something,” Coates said. “I would get to the end of the day and think, ‘I worked my tail off today. How in the world did they have time for chapel, to study the Bible, or to stop and pray with their kids?’”

April 14, 2026

A new agreement between the 91������ (ACSI) and the Ethiopian Council of Gospel Believers’ Churches marks a significant step for Christian education in Ethiopia and may create new opportunities for faith-based schools in the country.

April 14, 2026

In alignment with Vision 2030, ACSI’s GRAACE initiatives (Gender, Race, Ability, Academic, Culture, Economic Status) are driven by a desire to foster biblical unity within Christian schools, empowering educators in their mission to make Christian education accessible to all students.

April 6, 2026

When educators at a Christian school I consulted recently began to observe that one of their students, Elizabeth, appeared to be increasingly anxious and withdrawn, they did not simply identify the situation as a behavioral issue. Instead, they convened a meeting, bringing together her teachers, parents, and administrators around a single table. "We gather everyone together," one school leader explained. “The goal isn’t to point fingers, but to talk honestly about Elizabeth’s needs. Then we ask, ‘which of these can we meet, and which need support outside the school?’”