The Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools voted at its biannual meeting this fall to accredit or reaccredit 169 schools and school systems in 21 states, as…
By Christian Talbot, President of MSA-CESS Recently my colleague Glen Mort and I met with two former heads of school, both now working for an agency that supports schools around…
By Christian Talbot, President of MSA-CESS One time, a school called me to help them reboot their strategic plan. They had a beautiful document with elegant langage. But the plan…
The Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) recently announced the appointment of Amy Wesley as a commissioner. Wesley is executive director of SABIS®, a global education…
By Christian Talbot, President of MSA-CESS Here’s how not to introduce a major initiative to your school community: Conceive a significant positive change, like shifting from everyone-privately-negotiates-their-contract with the Head…
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) announced today that 169 schools and school systems in 21 states, as well as Puerto Rico…
By Christian Talbot, President of MSA-CESS To initiate strategic planning, James Madison High School* convened a committee of board members, administrators, and teachers. They were all accomplished, intelligent people working…
We are excited to share with you our FY 2021-22 annual report, which highlights the accomplishments of the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools. With your help,…
By Christian Talbot, President of MSA-CESS The New York City Department of Health uses a letter grading system for restaurants. In the front window of the establishment, a placard displays…
We are pleased to share today’s announcement that the U.S. Department of Education has renewed its recognition of Middle States Association Commission on Secondary Schools as a reliable authority on…
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