What is new for ACCS this year?

Heather Lloyd, David Goodwin, and Devin O’Donnell discuss ACCS priorities and what to expect in 2026.

The Episode Includes:

Introduction - 0:00-0:20

00:20 - AmFest / JD Vance Quotes: America as "Christian nation" - debated?

08:20 - Transition to ACCS in 2026: Building the future + Concordis relationship

08:50 - Repairing the Ruin conference(30-year milestone) + speakers/theme

11:02 - Atlas Teacher training + certification program (why it matters, what it includes)

13:15 - Book + growth strategy: "Forging the American Mind," Battle for the American School, partnerships, launch goals.

16:04 - Accreditation upgrades + self study tool

17:40 - Wrap-up + Concordis relations, + new staff

The Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS) is a membership and accreditation organization for schools committed to classical Christian education in the Protestant tradition. The Four is a podcast of the ACCS to equip school leaders to face the tough questions of classical education in the modern world.