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True Educators don't last here long - Anonymous employee Acceleration Academies Employee Review

2.0
26 Feb 2023
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Pros

Most staff are dedicated and work hard to provide legitimate support to help young people earn a high school diploma. The vision is honorable. The local leadership tries to maintain a positive work environment. Benefits offered.

Cons

Pay seems decent until you compare your true earning power as a teacher at a traditional school where teachers get holidays and summers off. This is a year round job with only few days off. They will say you can request time off, but more often than not, it gets denied. Some staff practice unethical habits of allowing students to short cut their way through courses. Answers to all the quizzes are online. Standards of practice for staff are declared but not enforced, thus, a student can actually complete a rigorous course in one day and it gets passed off as a legitimate completion. Teachers are pressured to pass students through courses to meet quotas and those who do it in ethically seem to get praised regardless. High turnover of staff due to not meeting performance requirements or if you really have the heart of a teacher and can't overlook that much much actual teaching is going on.

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5.0
13 Mar 2026
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Pros

Win, Build, Send. We are helping the youth that others give up on, we are helping the youth that others look down on, we are helping the youth that others say will not make it. All places have their stuff, but the impact we make each day is a blessing, and the company takes care of its people. In 35 years of being in the workforce I have never worked for a company that values its people. 401K, massive PTO, Sick time, and so much kindness. You show up, do your job, communicate, have the right mindset this is the place for you.

Cons

Policies, and procedures are not in full that can cause a little chaos, and at times working with others, or being over stimulated can suck, but nothing terrible.

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Acceleration Academies Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for the impact you continue to make as a Graduate Candidate Advocate. We’re especially glad to hear how strongly our mission resonates and the difference you see in the work being done each day in support of our Graduation Candidates. We’re proud to hear that our benefits and overall support for team members have been meaningful in your experience. At the same time, we recognize the importance of continuing to strengthen our policies, processes, and overall team experience to drive greater clarity and consistency across our academies. We appreciate your feedback and your continued commitment. Perspectives like yours play an important role as we continue to build and improve as an organization.
1.0
1 June 2026
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Pros

Absolutely love working with the kids and providing them with a safe space.

Cons

Kids are nothing but a number . Staff favoritism which creates a toxic work culture amoung staff members. Measuring academies against one another when each academy is run so differently and has such different staffing. HR does not take care of its employees when there is an issue. Policy changes at the drop of a dime leaves staff exhausted and confused. Staff safety also does not seem to be a concern at all.

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