Accelerate helps schools put proven learning approaches into practice by connecting research, policy, and implementation to improve student outcomes at scale.
We believe the country has a moral obligation to ensure every student has access to what helps them learn and succeed. Research shows what works, and we’re building the evidence base to help scale proven strategies so every student—especially those furthest behind—have access to tools and practices that help them learn and succeed.
Our Mission
Accelerate launched in the context of the national achievement gaps that have worsened significantly over the past decade.
We provide the evidence, tools, and support needed to scale proven strategies that close these gaps and improve outcomes for students who need it most.
Our Theory of Action
Our work is guided by a clear theory of action: if we identify cost-effective interventions through rigorous research, align public policies to support their adoption, and invest in high-quality implementation of those policies, then millions of students—especially those in historically underserved communities—will achieve better outcomes.
Our Team
Jennifer Bronson
Managing Director, Learning Programs
Dr. Jason Godfrey
Managing Director, Data & Information Systems
Kevin Huffman
Chief Executive Officer
Tu-Quyen Nguyen
Managing Director, Operations
Narric Rome
Managing Director, Government Relations
Dr. Matthew P. Steinberg
Managing Director, Research & Evaluation
Dr. Nakia Towns
President
Kimberly Ueyama
Managing Director, Development & Communications
Rick Zadd
Managing Director, Finance
Our Board
Dr. Janice K. Jackson, Board Chair
Executive Director, Education & Society Program at The Aspen Institute
Dr. Chad Gestson
Executive Director, AZ Institute for Education and the Economy
Dr. Christina Grant
Executive Director, Center for Education Policy at Harvard University
Sherry Lachman
Founder and Executive Director, AugmentED
Jon Schnur
CEO, America Achieves
John White
CEO, Great Minds
Our Partners
Our work depends on collaboration. We partner with leading researchers, funders, and implementers across the country to ensure evidence drives action and proven strategies reach every classroom.