Accelerate Institute @AccelerateInst
We believe strongly in equity and excellence in education. Our programs are centered on the power of transformational leadership to make that a reality. accelerateinstitute.org Chicago Joined August 2009-
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Did you know over 10% of American Indian/Alaska Native households with 13- to 17-year-olds had a homelessness or at-least-1-night runaway situation within a year? Learn more: tinyurl.com/2x6fd8zk #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NationalHomelessYouthAwarenessMonth
Let's put students FIRST! Did you know data suggests a principal in the 75th percentile of effectiveness can help advance students’ reading & math proficiency by ~3 months? tinyurl.com/y656fu5c Make your gift now: tinyurl.com/fhb4zefh #Impact2023
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. According to @naehomelessness, on a single night last year, 30,000+ unaccompanied, young Americans were found to be homeless. Learn more about this concerning trend today: tinyurl.com/y7nfjcra
When you join the Ryan Family and other innovative philanthropists in supporting us for Impact 2023, the combined effect of our efforts is greater than the sum of each individual effort. Visit our website to make your donation today: tinyurl.com/fhb4zefh #Impact2023
As a member of @Surge_Institute's 2024 Chicago cohort, Liz joins so many transformational leaders of color. Another is Growth Accelerator Principal JuDonne Hemingway of @benoblegcms, from the 2019 cohort. Read her recent guest blog for AI: tinyurl.com/bpan4nht
Wishing the best to Growth Accelerator Principal Liz Jamison-Dunn, of Catalyst-Circle Rock Charter School, and @Surge_Institute on their partnership! Look back on our blog post with Liz, of Surge Institute’s 2024 Chicago cohort, now: tinyurl.com/4kx48z7c
School leaders in under-resourced schools have vast potential to make a difference, but sadly, many feel unprepared for the demands of the job. Want to help us provide critical support for them? Make your gift for Impact 2023 now: tinyurl.com/fhb4zefh #Impact2023
Wishing the best to Growth Accelerator Principal Liz Jamison-Dunn, of Catalyst-Circle Rock Charter School, and @Surge_Institute on their partnership! Look back on our blog post with Liz, of Surge Institute’s 2024 Chicago cohort, now: tinyurl.com/4kx48z7c
ICYMI: If you’re seeking inspiration for transformational school leadership this year, look to these shining examples from 4 Growth Accelerator principals in 22-23! Read their inspiring stories on our blog now: tinyurl.com/yrzft3wy #PrincipalAppreciationMonth
Impact 2023 is here! Want to join the Ryan Family and other passionate philanthropists in advancing our mission of training high-impact school leaders who help reduce racial inequities in America's schools? Make your gift today: tinyurl.com/fhb4zefh #Impact2023
Dir. of Finance & Ops Kate Pillai's National Book Month pick is “Someday, Maybe,” by Onyi Nwabineli. It “exposes the truly gutting reality of grief and still finds a way to offer love and humor in memory and in the path to life after loss,” she says. #NationalBookMonth2023
When ESSER funding runs out, districts will see an avg. single-year, per-student spending reduction of $1,000+. The ramifications will be especially severe for low-income and minority students. Here’s what school leaders should be thinking about. tinyurl.com/3ymst2ma
Looking for inspiration for transformational school leadership this year? Look no further than four Growth Accelerator principals who led their schools to academic success in 2022-23! Read their impressive stories now: tinyurl.com/yrzft3wy #PrincipalAppreciationMonth
Who’s ready for another book recommendation?! Today’s pick, “Hello Beautiful,” by Ann Napolitano, is from President and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Catherine Burns. The story “follows a family’s journey of love, loss, and ultimately, acceptance,” she says. #NationalBookMonth2023
It’s time to say another great, big “THANK YOU” to all of our incredible school leaders for Principal Appreciation Month! Your dedication to equity in education is truly inspiring, and we’re all rooting for you as you work so hard this school year. #PrincipalAppreciationMonth
The pandemic was a difficult time for all of us. Although it’s a time most would prefer to forget, there were important lessons for educators. Here’s how five teachers say things have improved in classrooms in the days since the pandemic. tinyurl.com/254mkuku
Next for National Book Month, Accelerate's Erica Eichleay recommends “Killers of the Flower Moon,” by David Grann. “[It] starts out as a detective story and reveals a much deeper and darker tale from our not-too-distant history,” she says. #NationalBookMonth2023
ICYMI: At @District65 this year, Interim Superintendent Dr. Angel Turner says building the right culture is paramount to student success. “[We’re] really being thoughtful about, ‘How do we bring joy back to the work?’” she says. Read more: tinyurl.com/mtk25v33
Schools still must spend or obligate an estimated $90 billion of ESSER funds by next September. Find out what a recent @McKinsey survey of nearly 500 U.S. K-12 school district administrators reveals some top priorities will be. tinyurl.com/2335zhk4
For her National Book Month pick, Accelerate's Velia Soto recommends the @nytimes Best Seller "Maame," by Jessica George. “It’s a great read about an immigrant family, obligation, and trying to find your way as a young woman,” Velia says. #NationalBookMonth2023
Ready to put a winning plan into action this school year? From time management and strong communication to the right hiring strategy and culture building, Accelerate Online covers everything you'll need as a transformational leader. Learn more: tinyurl.com/mw87z9a2
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