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Published: 29th July 2022
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Published: 22nd January 2026
Hardback, 2nd edition
Published: 22nd January 2026
Connecting the Dots of Accreditation: Leadership, Coherence, and Continuous Improvement, Second Edition
By (Author) Barry R. Groves
By (author) Marilyn S. George
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
22nd January 2026
2nd edition
United States
Professional and Scholarly
Non Fiction
Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy
Primary and middle schools
Secondary schools
Hardback
176
Width 152mm, Height 229mm
The second edition of Connecting the Dots of Accreditations offers a significant update, with approximately 35% new content and comprehensive revisions to the original text. This edition expands its scope with timely new chapters on generative AI and educational technologyfeaturing a contribution by Christian Talbot, CEO of the Middle States Associationas well as critical topics such as social-emotional learning, the politicization of accreditation, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), international accreditation, and the rise of online and hybrid schools. As the only published book focused exclusively on K12 school accreditation in the United States, this volume remains an essential resource for educators and school leaders navigating an evolving educational landscape. Co-authors Barry R. Groves, President of WASC and a seasoned superintendent with four decades in California public education, and Marilyn S. George, WASCs Executive Vice President with over 40 years of accreditation leadership, bring unparalleled insight and expertise to this essential guide.
Barry R. Groves has been the President of WASC for six years after a 40-year career in public education in California, with the last 23 years as school superintendent. He is a graduate of the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University. He has published widely
Marilyn S. George has served in school accreditation for over 40 years, with her current position being the Executive Vice President of WASC. She received her doctorate from UCLA and has published widely on professional development, mentoring, and accreditation.