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ACCREDITATION LOOKS BEYOND TEST RESULTS TO MEASURE PERFORMANCE.

 

THE MIDDLE STATES ACCREDITATION PROCESS HELPS SCHOOLS- AND ULTIMATELY STUDENTS- CONTINUOUSLY GROW AND IMPROVE.

 

TAKE ACCREDITATION TO THE NEXT LEVEL! PROGRAMS OF DISTINCTION RECOGNIZE EXEMPLARY PROGRAMS FROM MUSIC TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.

 

WE BELIEVE EVERY SCHOOL HAS THE CAPACITY TO PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATION.

 

INTERESTED IN SERVING ON AN ACCREDITATION TEAM AND FURTHERING YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT?

The “Year of the Middle States Network” continues with a series of in-person workshops designed to inspire and support education leaders who are working toward transformational change within their school communities.  Learn More.

November 24, 2025 in Accreditation, MSA

Press Release: Middle States Association Announces Accreditation and Reaccreditation of 242 Schools and School Systems Worldwide

For Immediate Release: Philadelphia, PA – The Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) announced that 242 schools and school systems across 28 states, Puerto Rico, and…
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November 17, 2025 in Accreditation, AI /RAIL, Changemakers in Education, Events, MSA

The Journey 2025 Recap!

  From the desk of MSA President, Christian Talbot Last Wednesday for MSA’s The Journey 2025: Project Phoenix was a huge success! School leaders from across the globe joined our…
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September 18, 2025 in Accreditation, MSA, New MSA Team Announcements

Middle States Association Announces New Vice President of Evolution Academy

Philadelphia, PA — — The Middle States Association (MSA) proudly announces the appointment of Tara Waudby as the new Vice President of Evolution Academy, an innovative division dedicated to reimagining…
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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.

The “Year of the Middle States Network” continues with a series of in-person workshops designed to inspire and support education leaders who are working toward transformational change within their school communities. Learn More.

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Change Makers in Education Workshop Series

The “Year of the Middle States Network” continues with a series of in-person workshops designed to inspire and support education leaders who are working toward transformational change within their school communities. Learn More.

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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 2,600 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.