Midwest Academy is a leading national training institute for the progressive movement. The Academy advances the movements for social change by teaching a strategic, rigorous, results-oriented approach to social action and organization building. The Academy provides training (introductory and advanced level) strategic consulting, and coaching equipping organizers, leaders, and their organizations to think and act strategically to win justice for all. Founding Principles Win real improvements in people’s lives Give people a sense of their own power Alter the relations of power