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By David Hunt and Rachel Leistra by Cardus, September 1, 2020
Executive Summary
Who chooses independent schools, and why? Several studies explored this research question about fifteen years ago in Alberta and Ontario, but this question has not previously been explored from a pan-Canadian perspective. This paper, replicating Van Pelt, Allison, and Allison (2007), is the final edition of a three-part, pan-Canadian series investigating the perceptions of independent-school parents. Using the same research question and methodology as the British Columbia (BC) and Ontario versions (Hunt and Van Pelt 2019; Van Pelt, Hunt, and Wolfert 2019), this paper examines the findings in Alberta.
By Association of Christian Schools International, August 31, 2020
This year Christian Schools have had to adjust to a new normal. Online learning, social distancing and mask wearing have changed the landscape of schooling, possibly forever. As an association of Christian schools around the world, we have had to adjust as well.
Over the past decades, ACSI has provided professional development for Christian school faculty. Most of this development has been done through conferences and large training sessions. However, with the 2020 curveballs, we have needed to adjust in order to continue bringing the same quality of training, but through a different platform.
By University of Arkansas, August 28, 2020
Albert Cheng, an assistant professor in the Department of Education Reform at the University of Arkansas, was up at 1 a.m. on Wednesday, presenting a webinar from his university office to an audience in Australia.
Cheng, a senior fellow at Cardus Education — a non-partisan, faith-based think tank — was part of a research team that explored how schools have shaped millennials, focusing on their contribution to Australian society. Cheng and fellow Cardus researchers shared landmark findings from a newly-published report Australian Schools and the Common Good this week.
By Colson Center for Christian Worldview, June 28, 2020
Colorado Springs, CO – ACSI and the Colson Center are pleased to announce a new partnership designed to provide guidance for teaching worldviews, culture, and cultural engagement. The two organizations will collaborate on a 10-hour digital Professional Development program for Christian schools.
By Brian Mark Weber, June 26, 2020 by The Patriot Post
Lockdowns changed education for millions of students, and not always in a good way.
Educational opportunities
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ACSI Research conducted a survey of 2,300 U.S. member Christian schools in late April 2020. The U.S. survey collected real-time data on school closures, the transition to distance learning formats, current distance learning practices, and the financial impact of COVID-19. The survey also asked respondents about forecasting for the 2020-2021 school year, including enrollment projections, contingency budgets, and new distance learning opportunities being considered. The findings of the survey, as detailed in this report, point to the overall nimbleness and tenacity of Christian schools in responding to COVID-19. The findings also indicate the necessity of ongoing planning in the face of uncertainty for the next school year.
The International School Response to COVID-19 Survey Supplementary Report collected data from 5,500 international member schools. Among other things, we learned that our international school members responded very nimbly and rapidly to the pandemic. The report also shows some challenges facing international Christian schools that are unique in comparison to their US sister schools. You will need to have the US Christian Schools and COVID-19 Report handy to fully understand the international supplement.
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