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Operation Magellan is the historic initiative taking career academies worldwide. Project New Hope Afghanistan, Project Opportunity in Uganda, and work in Great Britain, Croatia, Liberia and Cambodia all fall under the umbrella of “Magellan.”

Four decades of research and writing has created quite a library on academies. New research from NEP not only tells a fascinating story about how this educational shift began, but also spotlights elements needed for the longevity of any new school initiative.

Based on more than thirty years of research, these 5 Keys have been making academies successful since 1998.

Learn about the first career academy in history outside the United States, how their educators defy extremists to bravely educate young women, and you can help “wage peace” in Afghanistan.

This business academy operates at a school for orphans of HIV in the center of Africa. Their educators and students will inspire you.

New research from NEP not only tells a fascinating story about how this educational shift began, but also spotlights elements needed for the longevity of any new school initiative. Get the skinny on where academies came from, how they spread across the United States, and how NEP is taking them worldwide. Also enjoy contributions from several leaders in the academy field looking at the past and the future of this revolution.

The Charles W. Bowser Award for Innovation in Education is the highest award NEP gives to a single person. Here you will read about Mr. Bowser, the award, and the three game-changers have received this honor.

Do you know the difference between an academy, pathway, small learning communities and small schools? You will now.

The answers to most questions about academies can be found right here.