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More than 11,000 volunteers from our accredited schools serve as peer reviewers on accreditation teams.

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We have accredited members across the United States and around the world in 112 countries.

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We are proud to accredit 3000+ schools, systems, and learning services providers.

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97% of accredited schools believe that Middle States accreditation improves or maintains their school’s performance.

 

WHAT SETS US APART?

We recognize there is no “one size fits all” approach to accreditation. Our accreditation process addresses the unique qualities of each school and offers a choice in best-fit protocols.

Who We Are

The Middle States Association is a worldwide leader in accreditation and school improvement. For over 125 years, Middle States has been helping school leaders establish and reach their goals, develop strategic plans, promote staff development and advance student achievement.

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November 6, 2023 in Accreditation, Year of the Middle States Network

Middle States Announces 201 Schools and School Systems Earn Accreditation, Reaccreditation

The Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) announced today that 201 schools and school systems in 23 states, as well as Puerto Rico and the Virgin…
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October 31, 2023 in Accreditation, Year of the Middle States Network

2023 Annual Report: Highlights from the “Year of the Middle States Network”

We are pleased to share the Middle States Association’s 2023 Annual Report, which showcases accomplishments and highlights from the “Year of the Middle States Network.”  Last year, we came together…
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October 31, 2023 in Accreditation, Changemakers in Education

A special AI in education announcement

Recently at NESA’s Fall Leadership Conference, I presented on “AI and the Future of Accreditation” to school leaders, trustees, and members of the US State Department’s Office of Overseas Schools.…
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The purpose of the MSA Evolution Lab’s work is simple: to catalyze school evolution.

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Year Of Change-Makers In Education: An MSA Webinar Series

We are building a community of leading global education change-makers and thought-leaders as we learn and grow together. Our live virtual chats explore a range of topics including AI, leadership, school transformation and more!

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MSA “Forces At Play” Reports

Think of “forces at play” as large complex topics causing shifts within the education landscape and affecting schools, teachers and children globally. In these reports, we provide a framework to consider how to adapt the way you lead and the way you teach as a result of these forces.