Accelerate Institute
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We’re on a mission to disrupt the status quo in K-12 school improvement. Let’s rethink leadership, challenge outdated systems, and create real change. We want to connect with bold educators ready to push boundaries and reimagine what’s possible.
Principals have a major capacity for influencing academic outcomes, but without the proper supports in place, students’ progress is vulnerable. Looking forward to the partnerships we’ll soon be building with Ascend, Leadership Academy & school & district-wide strategic planning! tinyurl.com/362y3v73
10% of Colorado principals leave their schools each year. Here’s how the state and universities are responding.
Experts say Colorado principals wear “too many hats.” One teacher who became a principal in Archuleta County says her program through CSU Global taught her the balancing act.
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October 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Principals have a major capacity for influencing academic outcomes, but without the proper supports in place, students’ progress is vulnerable. Looking forward to the partnerships we’ll soon be building with Ascend, Leadership Academy & school & district-wide strategic planning! tinyurl.com/362y3v73
We’d like to share a big congratulations with Accelerate Institute school leaders Latasha Geverola and Dr. Mariama Shaheed—2 of the newest members of the Cambiar Catalyst Fellowship. We commend you for the unwavering commitment you demonstrate in serving your school communities! tinyurl.com/42w4ku9n
October 9, 2025 at 1:43 PM
We’d like to share a big congratulations with Accelerate Institute school leaders Latasha Geverola and Dr. Mariama Shaheed—2 of the newest members of the Cambiar Catalyst Fellowship. We commend you for the unwavering commitment you demonstrate in serving your school communities! tinyurl.com/42w4ku9n
Without a competent front office working behind the scenes, even the most promising sports team will fall short. Similarly, the role principal supervisors play for the district central office in empowering principals to win for their students is critical. 🏆 tinyurl.com/2fyhs52y
Who Has the Principal’s Back?
The crucial work of principal supervisors and district support in shaping strong leadership
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October 7, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Without a competent front office working behind the scenes, even the most promising sports team will fall short. Similarly, the role principal supervisors play for the district central office in empowering principals to win for their students is critical. 🏆 tinyurl.com/2fyhs52y
Happy National Principals Month, everyone! Thank you to our hardworking, inspirational, and truly transformational Accelerate Institute school leaders we have the privilege of working with. We’re so grateful for your partnership — this month and each and every day of the year.
October 1, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Happy National Principals Month, everyone! Thank you to our hardworking, inspirational, and truly transformational Accelerate Institute school leaders we have the privilege of working with. We’re so grateful for your partnership — this month and each and every day of the year.
It was SO great to be back together again IRL for the annual Accelerate Institute Dinner last week! What a wonderful opportunity this was for us all to reflect on the impact we make for students together. Thank you all for your continued partnership! 💙
September 30, 2025 at 8:59 PM
It was SO great to be back together again IRL for the annual Accelerate Institute Dinner last week! What a wonderful opportunity this was for us all to reflect on the impact we make for students together. Thank you all for your continued partnership! 💙
The Surge Institute has announced its 2026 Chicago Fellowship Cohort — and we’re pleased to see one of our truly inspirational leaders on the list! Congratulations, Keviyona Ray, on this exciting move you’re making to help elevate your influence as a leader. tinyurl.com/39cw74ef
Surge Institute Welcomes the 2026 Chicago Fellowship Cohort
25 leaders join the 2026 Surge Fellowship Chicago to grow as changemakers, advancing equity and justice in education.
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September 25, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The Surge Institute has announced its 2026 Chicago Fellowship Cohort — and we’re pleased to see one of our truly inspirational leaders on the list! Congratulations, Keviyona Ray, on this exciting move you’re making to help elevate your influence as a leader. tinyurl.com/39cw74ef
What’s the key to delivering educational excellence amid the unique set of challenges today’s students are up against? It’s all about elevating their voices, making sure they feel seen, rebuilding trust, and shifting power dynamics. Explore more now. tinyurl.com/kk5md5nn
Rethinking Schools: Students Speak up! | Ep 2. Bright Spots
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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September 24, 2025 at 2:56 PM
What’s the key to delivering educational excellence amid the unique set of challenges today’s students are up against? It’s all about elevating their voices, making sure they feel seen, rebuilding trust, and shifting power dynamics. Explore more now. tinyurl.com/kk5md5nn
Welcome back, Principal McIntosh! We are thrilled to see Whitney carry on the tradition of Accelerate Institute school leaders serving many of Chicago’s Catholic schools with the help of the Big Shoulders Fund in her new role as principal of St. Angela School. tinyurl.com/jxeyrtjn
September 18, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Welcome back, Principal McIntosh! We are thrilled to see Whitney carry on the tradition of Accelerate Institute school leaders serving many of Chicago’s Catholic schools with the help of the Big Shoulders Fund in her new role as principal of St. Angela School. tinyurl.com/jxeyrtjn
In working to guide leaders in their mission this school year, each leader's input is essential. Visit our blog now to learn what executives, principals, and rising leaders had to say about their own leadership growth last year — including one surprising trend. tinyurl.com/yu47hpuc
Finding Our True North Amid the Chaos – Accelerate Institute
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September 8, 2025 at 8:31 PM
In working to guide leaders in their mission this school year, each leader's input is essential. Visit our blog now to learn what executives, principals, and rising leaders had to say about their own leadership growth last year — including one surprising trend. tinyurl.com/yu47hpuc
Welcome to the 25-26 school year, everyone! The first day back can be really exciting, but a bit nerve-racking, too — for both educators and students alike! Read about all that 6 Washington, D.C.-area students’ big day had to offer now. wapo.st/4fF3WBG
What are kids most excited about for school? Plants, friends and pencils.
More than 280,000 students in Fairfax, Prince William and Alexandria returned to the classroom Monday, kicking off back-to-school-season in the Washington region
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September 4, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Welcome to the 25-26 school year, everyone! The first day back can be really exciting, but a bit nerve-racking, too — for both educators and students alike! Read about all that 6 Washington, D.C.-area students’ big day had to offer now. wapo.st/4fF3WBG
Let’s all give it up for Accelerate Institute school leader Ed Collins, principal of Luther Burbank Elementary School, who has been honored with the 2025 Chicago Public Schools Principal Game Changer Award! Hear from this year’s winners now. tinyurl.com/mu6n3z9u
September 3, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Let’s all give it up for Accelerate Institute school leader Ed Collins, principal of Luther Burbank Elementary School, who has been honored with the 2025 Chicago Public Schools Principal Game Changer Award! Hear from this year’s winners now. tinyurl.com/mu6n3z9u
What do all high-performing schools have in common? According to a recent research analysis, these 5 measures are key: tinyurl.com/yc7cdecu
To explore the Accelerate Framework of 6 key objectives, visit our site now: tinyurl.com/5fcae3eh
To explore the Accelerate Framework of 6 key objectives, visit our site now: tinyurl.com/5fcae3eh
What’s the Best Way to Measure a School’s Quality? 5 Factors to Consider
Olson & Toch: More than test scores, a comprehensive set of research-based metrics would provide a richer understanding of a school's success.
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August 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
What do all high-performing schools have in common? According to a recent research analysis, these 5 measures are key: tinyurl.com/yc7cdecu
To explore the Accelerate Framework of 6 key objectives, visit our site now: tinyurl.com/5fcae3eh
To explore the Accelerate Framework of 6 key objectives, visit our site now: tinyurl.com/5fcae3eh
Sunday is your LAST chance! To help bring Accelerate Institute to SXSW EDU 2026, please take a moment to cast your vote in the PanelPicker for our session, “Build Talent, Boost Results: A Path to School Success.” Ready to make your voice heard? Visit SXSW EDU online now: tinyurl.com/2bc2pj79
August 22, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Sunday is your LAST chance! To help bring Accelerate Institute to SXSW EDU 2026, please take a moment to cast your vote in the PanelPicker for our session, “Build Talent, Boost Results: A Path to School Success.” Ready to make your voice heard? Visit SXSW EDU online now: tinyurl.com/2bc2pj79
Want to help Accelerate Institute bring our session, “Build Talent, Boost Results: A Path to School Success,” to SXSW EDU 2026? Your support can make a BIG difference today — and it only takes a minute! Cast your vote in the PanelPicker now: tinyurl.com/2bc2pj79
August 19, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Want to help Accelerate Institute bring our session, “Build Talent, Boost Results: A Path to School Success,” to SXSW EDU 2026? Your support can make a BIG difference today — and it only takes a minute! Cast your vote in the PanelPicker now: tinyurl.com/2bc2pj79
Time saved… stronger teams… increased sustainability… improved student outcomes. What school leader wouldn’t want all that? With your help, we can make it a reality for even more leaders. Vote for our session, “Build Talent, Boost Results” in the SXSW EDU 2026 PanelPicker now: tinyurl.com/2bc2pj79
August 14, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Time saved… stronger teams… increased sustainability… improved student outcomes. What school leader wouldn’t want all that? With your help, we can make it a reality for even more leaders. Vote for our session, “Build Talent, Boost Results” in the SXSW EDU 2026 PanelPicker now: tinyurl.com/2bc2pj79
We’ve heard some very exciting news from one of our incredible Accelerate Institute Community members way out west! Kawika Chun has just started as head of school of Wai’alae Elementary Public Charter School in Honolulu, which will soon celebrate its centennial in 2028. Hoʻomaikaʻi, Kawika!
August 13, 2025 at 6:38 PM
We’ve heard some very exciting news from one of our incredible Accelerate Institute Community members way out west! Kawika Chun has just started as head of school of Wai’alae Elementary Public Charter School in Honolulu, which will soon celebrate its centennial in 2028. Hoʻomaikaʻi, Kawika!
Principals play an instrumental role in ensuring student success, but their jobs can also often be misunderstood. Read what three principals had to say about five common myths surrounding their roles now. tinyurl.com/3tbhedwb
Busting 5 Myths About Being a Principal
Three principals get real about what the job is actually like.
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August 11, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Principals play an instrumental role in ensuring student success, but their jobs can also often be misunderstood. Read what three principals had to say about five common myths surrounding their roles now. tinyurl.com/3tbhedwb
Congratulations to Accelerate Institute school leader Liz Jamison-Dunn and her team at Catalyst Circle Rock on earning Lighthouse Status as a Leader in Me School! This esteemed honor is a true testament to your school’s high-performing culture! Learn more here: tinyurl.com/yxeh5ue3
Catalyst Circle Rock
Exciting News: Catalyst Circle Rock Achieves Lighthouse Status!
We are thrilled to announce that Catalyst Circle Rock has officially achieved Lighthouse Status as a Leader in Me School! One of only.....
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August 7, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Congratulations to Accelerate Institute school leader Liz Jamison-Dunn and her team at Catalyst Circle Rock on earning Lighthouse Status as a Leader in Me School! This esteemed honor is a true testament to your school’s high-performing culture! Learn more here: tinyurl.com/yxeh5ue3
Do you have a spare minute today to help Accelerate Institute share our educational leadership expertise in a BIG way? With your support, we can get one step closer to bringing our session, “Build Talent, Boost Results,” to SXSW EDU 2026! Cast your vote in the PanelPicker now: tinyurl.com/2bc2pj79
August 5, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Do you have a spare minute today to help Accelerate Institute share our educational leadership expertise in a BIG way? With your support, we can get one step closer to bringing our session, “Build Talent, Boost Results,” to SXSW EDU 2026! Cast your vote in the PanelPicker now: tinyurl.com/2bc2pj79
***FREE PD for School Leaders***
It’s your last chance to register for the next Summer Learning Series session, “Improving Instruction Through a Clear Vision and Execution”! Sign up now to join us tomorrow from 10-11 a.m. CDT: tinyurl.com/ye2xtcfz
It’s your last chance to register for the next Summer Learning Series session, “Improving Instruction Through a Clear Vision and Execution”! Sign up now to join us tomorrow from 10-11 a.m. CDT: tinyurl.com/ye2xtcfz
August 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
***FREE PD for School Leaders***
It’s your last chance to register for the next Summer Learning Series session, “Improving Instruction Through a Clear Vision and Execution”! Sign up now to join us tomorrow from 10-11 a.m. CDT: tinyurl.com/ye2xtcfz
It’s your last chance to register for the next Summer Learning Series session, “Improving Instruction Through a Clear Vision and Execution”! Sign up now to join us tomorrow from 10-11 a.m. CDT: tinyurl.com/ye2xtcfz
Looking to master a new skill set to flourish as an AP? In the May/June 2025 issue of NAESP’s “Principal” publication, 10 APs answer the question, “What skills have you found most useful in leading as an assistant principal?” tinyurl.com/5xx88bpz
May/June 2025
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July 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Looking to master a new skill set to flourish as an AP? In the May/June 2025 issue of NAESP’s “Principal” publication, 10 APs answer the question, “What skills have you found most useful in leading as an assistant principal?” tinyurl.com/5xx88bpz
A recent survey of fifth- through 12th-graders in Iowa revealed just 10% of students strongly agreed that they enjoy school. So, how can educators help promote stronger student engagement? Explore recommendations now. tinyurl.com/fx5ctura
How Student Agency Can Boost Engagement and Readiness
Student engagement in learning is low among Iowa students but can be combated by promoting differentiated learning and student agency.
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July 29, 2025 at 9:16 PM
A recent survey of fifth- through 12th-graders in Iowa revealed just 10% of students strongly agreed that they enjoy school. So, how can educators help promote stronger student engagement? Explore recommendations now. tinyurl.com/fx5ctura
***FREE PD for School Leaders***
Are you ready to implement your high-quality instructional vision for next school year? To do exactly that, register now for our FREE “Improving Instruction Through a Clear Vision and Execution” session on Aug. 5. tinyurl.com/ye2xtcfz
Are you ready to implement your high-quality instructional vision for next school year? To do exactly that, register now for our FREE “Improving Instruction Through a Clear Vision and Execution” session on Aug. 5. tinyurl.com/ye2xtcfz
July 21, 2025 at 10:10 PM
***FREE PD for School Leaders***
Are you ready to implement your high-quality instructional vision for next school year? To do exactly that, register now for our FREE “Improving Instruction Through a Clear Vision and Execution” session on Aug. 5. tinyurl.com/ye2xtcfz
Are you ready to implement your high-quality instructional vision for next school year? To do exactly that, register now for our FREE “Improving Instruction Through a Clear Vision and Execution” session on Aug. 5. tinyurl.com/ye2xtcfz
Legal Prep Charter Academy (an Ascend School) is planning big moves with a new campus in Indianapolis! We’re so proud to be supporting your team in preparation for this exciting expansion that’s in the works. Congratulations! tinyurl.com/yhduwjyy
This Chicago charter school wins approval to open in Indianapolis in 2026
The school seeks to educate the next generation of lawyers and leaders with a focus on social-emotional learning.
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July 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Legal Prep Charter Academy (an Ascend School) is planning big moves with a new campus in Indianapolis! We’re so proud to be supporting your team in preparation for this exciting expansion that’s in the works. Congratulations! tinyurl.com/yhduwjyy
***FREE PD for School Leaders***
It’s your last chance to register for the Summer Learning Series session, “How Leaders Achieve More by Doing Less: Mastering the 80/20 Rule”! Sign up now to join us tomorrow from 1 - 2:30 p.m. CDT: tinyurl.com/7836w2pp
It’s your last chance to register for the Summer Learning Series session, “How Leaders Achieve More by Doing Less: Mastering the 80/20 Rule”! Sign up now to join us tomorrow from 1 - 2:30 p.m. CDT: tinyurl.com/7836w2pp
July 16, 2025 at 3:33 PM
***FREE PD for School Leaders***
It’s your last chance to register for the Summer Learning Series session, “How Leaders Achieve More by Doing Less: Mastering the 80/20 Rule”! Sign up now to join us tomorrow from 1 - 2:30 p.m. CDT: tinyurl.com/7836w2pp
It’s your last chance to register for the Summer Learning Series session, “How Leaders Achieve More by Doing Less: Mastering the 80/20 Rule”! Sign up now to join us tomorrow from 1 - 2:30 p.m. CDT: tinyurl.com/7836w2pp