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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 Let’s rethink leadership, challenge outdated systems, and create real change.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.
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
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.
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
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
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!
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
***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
***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
***FREE PD for School Leaders***
As a school leader, do you ever wonder if you’re focusing on the right priorities in your jam-packed schedule in order to ensure student success? Register now for our Summer Learning Series session on July 17: tinyurl.com/7836w2pp
As a school leader, do you ever wonder if you’re focusing on the right priorities in your jam-packed schedule in order to ensure student success? Register now for our Summer Learning Series session on July 17: tinyurl.com/7836w2pp
July 8, 2025 at 8:11 PM
***FREE PD for School Leaders***
As a school leader, do you ever wonder if you’re focusing on the right priorities in your jam-packed schedule in order to ensure student success? Register now for our Summer Learning Series session on July 17: tinyurl.com/7836w2pp
As a school leader, do you ever wonder if you’re focusing on the right priorities in your jam-packed schedule in order to ensure student success? Register now for our Summer Learning Series session on July 17: tinyurl.com/7836w2pp
Want to join Accelerate Institute for the 2025 Virtual Summer School Planning Retreat? Now is your last chance to register! Secure your spots today for up to 5 team members to gain clarity, alignment, & momentum for next school year for just $1,600: tinyurl.com/mpmp5wzx
July 2, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Want to join Accelerate Institute for the 2025 Virtual Summer School Planning Retreat? Now is your last chance to register! Secure your spots today for up to 5 team members to gain clarity, alignment, & momentum for next school year for just $1,600: tinyurl.com/mpmp5wzx
***FREE PD for School Leaders***
Ready to design your high-quality instructional vision for next school year? When you attend our FREE “Improving Instruction Through a Clear Vision and Execution” session on Aug. 5, you can do exactly that. Register today: tinyurl.com/ye2xtcfz
Ready to design your high-quality instructional vision for next school year? When you attend our FREE “Improving Instruction Through a Clear Vision and Execution” session on Aug. 5, you can do exactly that. Register today: tinyurl.com/ye2xtcfz
July 1, 2025 at 6:13 PM
***FREE PD for School Leaders***
Ready to design your high-quality instructional vision for next school year? When you attend our FREE “Improving Instruction Through a Clear Vision and Execution” session on Aug. 5, you can do exactly that. Register today: tinyurl.com/ye2xtcfz
Ready to design your high-quality instructional vision for next school year? When you attend our FREE “Improving Instruction Through a Clear Vision and Execution” session on Aug. 5, you can do exactly that. Register today: tinyurl.com/ye2xtcfz
Only 3 spaces remain for the Virtual Summer 2025 School Planning Retreat for principals & leadership teams! Ready to empower up to 5 team members with clarity, alignment, & momentum for next school year? Register now for just $1,600: tinyurl.com/mpmp5wzx
June 25, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Only 3 spaces remain for the Virtual Summer 2025 School Planning Retreat for principals & leadership teams! Ready to empower up to 5 team members with clarity, alignment, & momentum for next school year? Register now for just $1,600: tinyurl.com/mpmp5wzx
Amid all the urgent tasks school leaders face on a daily basis, are you wondering if you’re prioritizing what really matters? Our FREE Summer Learning Series session on Thursday, July 17 can give you the confidence you need. Register now: tinyurl.com/7836w2pp
June 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Amid all the urgent tasks school leaders face on a daily basis, are you wondering if you’re prioritizing what really matters? Our FREE Summer Learning Series session on Thursday, July 17 can give you the confidence you need. Register now: tinyurl.com/7836w2pp
Congratulations to our ACC6 cohort for completing your three-year experience with Accelerate Institute! This is a special group of leaders, and we are TRULY honored to be part of your leadership journey.
June 17, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Congratulations to our ACC6 cohort for completing your three-year experience with Accelerate Institute! This is a special group of leaders, and we are TRULY honored to be part of your leadership journey.
Interested in PD for school leaders this summer? To help you elevate your leadership skills, Accelerate Institute is offering TWO free Summer Learning Series sessions! Seats are limited, so don’t wait — register now: tinyurl.com/7836w2pp (session 1); tinyurl.com/ye2xtcfz (session 2)
June 12, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Interested in PD for school leaders this summer? To help you elevate your leadership skills, Accelerate Institute is offering TWO free Summer Learning Series sessions! Seats are limited, so don’t wait — register now: tinyurl.com/7836w2pp (session 1); tinyurl.com/ye2xtcfz (session 2)
We were thrilled to welcome 18 school leadership teams at our Spring 2025 School Planning Retreat! Only 3 spots left for you and up to 5 leadership team members to attend the virtual Summer 2025 School Planning Retreat on July 15-16 for just $1,600! Register now: tinyurl.com/3h5v6d5r
June 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
We were thrilled to welcome 18 school leadership teams at our Spring 2025 School Planning Retreat! Only 3 spots left for you and up to 5 leadership team members to attend the virtual Summer 2025 School Planning Retreat on July 15-16 for just $1,600! Register now: tinyurl.com/3h5v6d5r
TS Hoard really is always one of the hardest working leaders in the room! We’d like to share a MAJOR shoutout with TS, who recently earned his doctorate degree from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. Congratulations on this truly remarkable feat, TS! tinyurl.com/3v7n6xve
May 21, 2025 at 6:56 PM
TS Hoard really is always one of the hardest working leaders in the room! We’d like to share a MAJOR shoutout with TS, who recently earned his doctorate degree from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. Congratulations on this truly remarkable feat, TS! tinyurl.com/3v7n6xve
We really do love to see our Accelerate Institute school leaders making big moves out there to elevate their impact for students! For a prime example, look to Dr. Marlena Little, the new executive director of Educators for Excellence-Chicago! tinyurl.com/47mp558k
April 24, 2025 at 9:11 PM
We really do love to see our Accelerate Institute school leaders making big moves out there to elevate their impact for students! For a prime example, look to Dr. Marlena Little, the new executive director of Educators for Excellence-Chicago! tinyurl.com/47mp558k
Congratulations to Accelerate Institute school leader Vickie Durrah, whose cadets at Chicago Military Academy will now have greater opportunities for careers in construction engineering and management thanks to a generous $100,000 investment from ComEd! tinyurl.com/ycndprz8
April 9, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Congratulations to Accelerate Institute school leader Vickie Durrah, whose cadets at Chicago Military Academy will now have greater opportunities for careers in construction engineering and management thanks to a generous $100,000 investment from ComEd! tinyurl.com/ycndprz8
Accelerate Institute Director of Curriculum Erica Eichleay had lots of fun with the Chicago contingent of our 2024 Leadership Academy cohort "IRL" recently! Big thanks to LA school leader Dr. Shonnika Henry, principal of Hampton Fine and Performing Arts Elementary School, for hosting!
March 11, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Accelerate Institute Director of Curriculum Erica Eichleay had lots of fun with the Chicago contingent of our 2024 Leadership Academy cohort "IRL" recently! Big thanks to LA school leader Dr. Shonnika Henry, principal of Hampton Fine and Performing Arts Elementary School, for hosting!
Talk about a double whammy! Principals Jarell Lee and Liz Jamison-Dunn, we’re rooting for you both! Stay tuned: the winners of TFA Greater Chicago-Northwest Indiana’s Alumni of the Year awards will be announced this spring. tinyurl.com/mtfbrhef
March 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Talk about a double whammy! Principals Jarell Lee and Liz Jamison-Dunn, we’re rooting for you both! Stay tuned: the winners of TFA Greater Chicago-Northwest Indiana’s Alumni of the Year awards will be announced this spring. tinyurl.com/mtfbrhef