Training progressive organizations across the country to be strategic, build power, and win social justice victories. Strategy. Power. Justice. Midwest Academy is a leading national training institute for the progressive movement. 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.