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Originally published in K-12 Industry Dive, October 9, 2023 In the ever-evolving landscape of education accelerated by rapid, disruptive societal change, the need for visionary and transformative leaders has become more critical than ever. Leaders must possess the ability to cultivate a positive educational culture that fosters academic excellence while preparing their students for an increasingly…
Originally published in District Administration, July 8, 2021 Our district was in the bottom 5% of districts in South Carolina and had been taken over by the state. Here’s how we turned it around. When I joined Allendale County Schools in Fairfax, South Carolina, as superintendent in 2018, all our schools were performing in the bottom…
Originally published in The Hill, April 16, 2023 As the U.S. military struggles to recruit and retain service members, Congress and the administration are weighing a range of options to help combat chronically high unemployment rates among military spouses, which hovers around 22 percent. The rationale is that military life is hard enough without financial stress…
Originally published in Defense Opinion, March 3, 2023 The struggle of U.S. public schools to gain back learning losses students suffered from the COVID pandemic is especially important for those communities near military installations due to the economic benefits put at risk. That’s because the U.S. military takes into consideration the quality of local public schools as…
Originally published on MSN, November 10, 2022 Vermont students in grades three to nine will be taking a new state exam in 2023, with an emphasis on equity. Annual testing, in addition to regular in-class exams, helps educators and state leaders keep track of how Vermont students are achieving in the classroom. Cognia is replacing the…
Originally published in Alabama Political Reporter, October 27, 2022 Gov. Kay Ivey in 2020 created the Alabama STEM Council to expand STEM education opportunities in the state. Gov. Kay Ivey was named the first ever STEM Champion Wednesday by Cognia, a nonprofit accreditation organization responsible for accrediting many of Alabama’s public schools. Dr. Andre Harrison,…
Originally published in Military Times, October 24, 2022 Military leaders have repeatedly raised concerns about the quality of K-12 public schools around military installations. At an Association of Defense Communities annual forum, Gen. David L. Goldfein, then Air Force chief of staff, called it the number one issue for airmen. Gen. Charles Q. Brown, the…
Originally published in CEESA, October 24, 2022 Cognia’s New Performance Standards The quality of a school goes beyond its name, location, or reputation. An education institution succeeds when it supports every learner every day, offering opportunities for each and every learner to reach further. One hallmark of a good school is that it continually strives…
Originally published in K-12 Dive, October 17, 2022 Schools improve when teachers are supported in ways that enable them to do their best work in the classroom. We know teachers have the greatest impact on the success of every student’s learning journey and creating a healthy school culture is fundamental to their support. In fact,…
Originally published by Wagon Wheel Broadcasting, LLC on August 1, 2022 Only 20 school corporations in the state have received such accreditation. Last May, South Dearborn Community School Corporation completed their on-site review by Cognia, formerly known as AdvancED. Cognia is a non-for-profit accreditation agency that embraces a holistic approach to continuous improvement with tools…