Accelerate Institute | 1,408 followers on LinkedIn. On a mission to drive K12 school improvement by disrupting the status quo—challenging systems and reshaping leadership | Accelerate Institute exists to ensure students in under-resourced and marginalized communities have equal access to a high-quality education and safe and nurturing school environments. For more than 30 years, Accelerate Institute has ignited academic achievement in K-12 schools through a comprehensive and strategic approach to school improvement and leadership development. We believe leaders are the catalyst for school change, as they influence student achievement by creating the conditions for effective teaching and learning to flourish.