MACSA NEWS

Meet the MACSA Board of Directors

MACSA is pleased to introduce our 2026–2027 Board of Directors. As we look ahead to another year of serving Christian schools throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, we are grateful for a board made up of experienced educators, administrators, and ministry leaders who share a passion for strengthening Christian education. This year's board reflects a wonderful blend of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Together, they bring decades of leadership in Christian schools, hig

Alicia Moran

Jul 34 min read

New Resource from Longtime Friend of MACSA: Raising Mature Kids

For many years, Robert Schickler, M.Ed. has been a valued friend of MACSA, encouraging Christian educators and families through his passion for biblical parenting and child development. We're pleased to share the release of his newest book: Raising Mature Kids: Parenting Beyond Discipline to Raise Responsible, Emotionally Healthy Kids with Lasting Character Parenting today comes with no shortage of challenges. Many parents find themselves caught in an exhausting cycle of corr

Alicia Moran

Jun 291 min read

Stop EITC Cuts in Budget

ACSIPA School Leaders: As most of you have heard, the House Leadership have created a significant bill to dismantle school choice as we know it in PA. Its intent is to set up budget negotiations to remove funding from school choice options, and in particular EITC/OSTC/EDS. It is called HB2632. Today it passed the 2nd consideration with no amendments. It is lined up for the final passage vote as early as Monday. We are encouraging the following: Plan to get information t

Alicia Moran

Jun 182 min read

Leadership Training Opportunity

As Christian educators, we know that developing a biblical worldview is not something accomplished in a single chapel message, conference session, or staff meeting. It is an ongoing process of intentional discipleship, thoughtful instruction, and faithful leadership throughout the entire school year. That’s why we wanted to make our schools aware of an upcoming opportunity from RenewaNation called SEED — Spiritual Equipping & Education Development. The SEED program is design

Alicia Moran

May 191 min read

A Glorious Day at the 2026 MACSA Track Meet

On Wednesday, April 23, more than 600 student athletes, representing 21 Christian schools, gathered at Messiah University for what proved to be a truly memorable day at the MACSA Track Meet. The morning began with uncertainty as rain lingered, but right at 9:00 a.m., the skies cleared—and the rest of the day unfolded in beautiful weather. From that point on, everything seemed to fall into place. It was, by all accounts, one of the best meets we’ve had. The day ran smoothly fr

Alicia Moran

May 12 min read

Continuing the Conversation: Discipling Our Students in This Digital Age

As we continue exploring the vital conversations that began at this year’s MACSA Educators Conferences, we’re grateful to Dr. Keith Plummer for recommending another timely and thought-provoking resource. 📘 The Digital Delusion: How Classroom Technology Harms Our Kids’ Learning — And How to Help Them Thrive Again by Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath " Our children are struggling. Schools, once alive with deep learning born of human connection, are now dominated by screens. The result

Alicia Moran

Dec 15, 20251 min read

Furthering the Conversation on Discipling in a Digital Age

In light of our recent Educators Conference theme — “Discipling Our Students in This Digital Age” — we’re excited to share a timely and thought-provoking podcast episode recommended by Dr. Keith Plummer, Dean of the School of Divinity at Cairn University and keynote speaker at our NJ event. In this episode of Cairn Commons , Dr. Plummer interviews Clare Morell, a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and author of The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and

Alicia Moran

Dec 15, 20251 min read

Teaching for Transformation Upcoming Events

Teaching for Transformation (TfT) is excited to announce two upcoming opportunities for Christian Schools administrators and teachers to continue their exploration of faith integration and Christian teaching through the TfT framework. TfT is a Deeper Learning framework that invites, nurtures, and empowers students and teachers within Christian schools to play their part in God’s story as they master the required learning. It is a professional growth journey that equips teac

Alicia Moran

Nov 25, 20252 min read

Gathering to Grow: Reflections on the 2025 Educators Conference

"Discipling Our Students in This Digital Age" This was the theme for both of our MACSA Teacher's Conferences recently held in PA and NJ. What a time of "convening" (that sounds too official!), well, gathering together around this ministry we share! We hosted 330 educators, from 15 regional Christian schools, who attended for some "needed & necessary" professional development, sharing, and great instruction from gifted speakers. Professors from both Cairn U. and LBC prese

Alicia Moran

Nov 25, 20252 min read