What is new for ACCS this year?
When public figures call America a “Christian nation,” what does that mean? Why does it spark so much debate? What does it actually take to rebuild American education in a fractured cultural moment?
In the latest episode of The ACCS Podcast: “The Four,” host Heather Lloyd joins David Goodwin, Devin O’Donnell, and Ty Rallens for a wide-ranging conversation on faith, education, and the future of Classical Christian Education to discuss:
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 Ruins 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
Let us know your thoughts and what questions you’d like us to discuss in future episodes.