Association of Christian Schools International logo. The Association of Christian Schools International, a Colorado Springs-based organization founded in 1978 that aims to advance “excellence in Christian schools by enhancing the professional and personal development of Christian educators and providing vital support functions for Christian schools.” ACSI has over 2,200 member schools (K-12) in the U.S. and more than 2,785 member schools internationally, in addition to 70 member Christian colleges and universities. The organization provides school accreditations, teacher certifications and legal support while also developing “academically rigorous, biblically based textbooks” for students. The correspondence has been edited slightly for clarity. For religious institutions, what is the i mportance of this case? The current Faith Bible Chapel International v. Tucker case represents something very precious to all Americans, and that is the freedom of religion. For this fundamental freedom to exist for anyone, religious organizations — such as churches, synagogues, and religious schools — must have the freedom to define their beliefs, the freedom to determine their standards of membership and conduct, and the freedom to decide who teaches, mentors, ministers and leads in their institutions without government intrusion. This constitutional protection from government intrusion in employment decisions regarding teachers at […]
