130 Years Strong

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Building on a proud legacy

We’re honored to have partnered with tens of thousands of educational institutions since 1895. Cognia’s commitment to teaching and learning began with accreditation and expanded to assessment, professional learning, and overall school and system improvement. Our founders believed in empowering educators and creating student opportunities—a legacy we continue today as a nonprofit global improvement organization.

Getting the work done

Schools put in the work every day to improve the education experience. We commend every educator for their unwavering dedication to serving their students. To celebrate our 130-year legacy as a school improvement organization, we are asking our Cognia network to share their success stories.

Cognia network members, share your improvement story!

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Member spotlight

Partnering with Cognia has been a rewarding experience for our district. Following a prior engagement review that was significantly low, Cognia helped us implement a continuous improvement process, leading to an 85-point (43%) increase in our Index of Education Quality Score. More importantly, we've seen notable growth in student achievement, along with improved school and district accountability scores. Cognia's expertise and commitment to our success have been instrumental in helping us achieve these gains and support our continuous improvement journey.”
Steve Hicks
Superintendent
Camp Verde Unified School District
Accredited since 2014

Your story

Our partnership with Cognia has been instrumental in shaping our commitment to educational excellence for over a century. Cognia’s comprehensive standards resonate deeply with our core values, emphasizing the development of the whole child—mind, body, and spirit. This alignment has...

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Jack VonHandorf

Principal
Notre Dame Academy
Accredited since 1924

Our partnership with Cognia has been instrumental in shaping our commitment to educational excellence for over a century. Cognia’s comprehensive standards resonate deeply with our core values, emphasizing the development of the whole child—mind, body, and spirit. This alignment has empowered us to cultivate a learning environment where students thrive academically, emotionally, and spiritually, preparing them for success in a rapidly changing world. We are grateful for Cognia’s support in helping us realize our mission and vision for the past 100 years.

Jack VonHandorf

Principal
Notre Dame Academy

Cognia Accreditation has been instrumental in helping the Diocese of Salina maintain a clear focus on continuous improvement amid the many demands of education. By providing a framework for reflection and growth, Cognia has helped us strengthen our schools, ensuring...

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Geoff Andrews

Superintendent of Schools
Catholic Diocese of Salina
Accredited since 2022

Cognia Accreditation has been instrumental in helping the Diocese of Salina maintain a clear focus on continuous improvement amid the many demands of education. By providing a framework for reflection and growth, Cognia has helped us strengthen our schools, ensuring that faith and academic excellence remain at the heart of all we do. Their accreditation process challenges us to push beyond the status quo, fostering a culture of innovation that directly enhances teaching and learning. We are grateful for Cognia’s 130 years of leadership in education and look forward to many more years of partnership in shaping the future of our students.

Geoff Andrews

Superintendent of Schools
Catholic Diocese of Salina

Our success is deeply intertwined with our partnership with Cognia. Cognia’s support has transformed our journey, particularly through professional development opportunities via the Cognia Learning Community. These workshops and training programs have empowered our staff to deliver high-quality education and...

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Dina El Hadary

School Principal
Alexandria Private Language School American Division
Accredited since 2003

Our success is deeply intertwined with our partnership with Cognia. Cognia’s support has transformed our journey, particularly through professional development opportunities via the Cognia Learning Community. These workshops and training programs have empowered our staff to deliver high-quality education and adapt to modern classroom demands. The Effective Learning Environments Observation Tool (eleot) has been invaluable in assessing and enhancing our classroom environments and boosting student engagement. Additionally, stakeholder surveys facilitated by Cognia have provided critical feedback, fostering a culture of transparency and continuous improvement Through webinars, resources, and the annual Cognia conference, our team has gained insight into the latest trends and standards in education, helping us stay ahead. Cognia’s unwavering support and innovative tools have helped us create a thriving educational environment where both students and staff reach their full potential.

Dina El Hadary

School Principal
Alexandria Private Language School American Division

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