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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.

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.
Historically, MSA-CESS has operated in the mid-Atlantic region (Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia); with its cooperative partners, it has expanded its scope to include schools and institutions seeking accreditation throughout the United States. The Commissions also award accreditation to member institutions in more than 100 countries around the world.

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October 1, 2024 in Accreditation, Changemakers in Education, Events

MSA Leads Workshop at Global NESA 2024 Conference in Dubai

In October 2024, Middle States Association (MSA) will be hosting a pre-conference workshop at NESA (Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools) which will take place in Dubai, UAE.…
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September 24, 2024 in Uncategorized

MSA Welcomes NEW Associate Vice President, Dr. Lina Lewis

Team MSA continue to grow! We are thrilled to announce our new Associate Vice President of Accreditation - Dr. Lina Lewis . Dr. Lewis is a highly accomplished educational leader…
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August 27, 2024 in Uncategorized

1O MSA RAIL Schools Earn World’s First Ever AI Endorsement !

MSA is  thrilled to announce that the schools in Cohort 1 of the RAIL “Founding Fifty” have earned the first ever (in the world!)  Responsible AI in Learning endorsement in…
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The purpose of the MSA Evolution Lab’s work is simple: to catalyze school evolution.

When you want to dream up, design, and implement a transformational experience, the Evolution Lab is here to guide you.

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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.