In Accord: LEAD Conference Recap and the AACS SGO

Jamison and Matt recap the annual LEAD conference, a cornerstone event where state leaders gather to coordinate a unified agenda for the conservative Christian school movement.The episode provides deep dives into LEAD’s collaborative format, which pairs formal teaching sessions with hours of peer-to-peer discussion regarding state-level trends, accreditation, and legislative advocacy. Discussion at LEAD centered on launching a "turnkey" initiative for states to use as their schools and families participate in the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC). The AACS scholarship granting organization, designed to expand student access while preserving school autonomy, was also introduced. Furthermore, the episode captures the spiritual heart of the conference, featuring guest sessions by Matt Collier on the "theology of rest" to encourage leaders in their demanding vocations.