An article has been released by Dr. Lynn Swaner and Dr. Matt Lee around ACSI's Flourishing Schools Research. This article was originally published in "Research in Brief" Fall, 2020, Volume 2 and is used with permission by ACSI.
Schools today operate in an era of heightened accountability for educational outcomes, measured predominantly via standardized testing. Because of their faith foundation, Christian schools count academic achievement as a paramount aim, but not an exclusive one. In such an era, and particularly for Christian schools, “flourishing” offers a more expansive view of the purposes and processes of education
The article outlines five domains of flourishing:
- Purpose
- Relationships
- Teaching and Learning
- Expertise and Resources
- Well-Being
and provides a brief summary of each.
“Trust-filled, supportive, and authentic relationships between all school constituencies, as well as with the surrounding community, are key to flourishing outcomes.”
You can find the full article in our Resource Library.
ACSI's Flourishing Schools Research