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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…
Originally published by SmartBrief on March 30, 2022 Mayar International Schools maintain a high level of success. Cognia Accreditation provided the tools to maintain focus on overall school quality and ensure a top-notch education. I’ve been the general director of Mayar International Schools in Amman, Jordan, since its founding in 2011. Our schools’ national and…
Originally published by Smart Horizons Career Online Education on March 3, 2022 Smart Horizons Career Online Education will provide Amazon hourly employees access to accredited high school diploma plus career certificate Amazon’s Career Choice program provides full tuition to learn new skills for career success at Amazon or elsewhere Today, Smart Horizons Career Online Education…
Originally published by WSFA 12 News Staff on Dec. 1, 2021 at 11:17 AM EST | Updated on Dec 1, 2021 at 7:16PM EST Montgomery, Ala. (WSFA) – Montgomery Public Schools has officially been released from state intervention. In June, the Alabama State Board of Education voted unanimously to release the school system. Wednesday marks…
High-quality education takes place all day long. KinderCare’s Champions before- and after-school program earns Cognia Accreditation. Watch the video. Cognia supports educational excellence from children’s earliest years through K-12 grades and beyond, including the wrap-around educational supports provided by high-quality extended learning programs offering before and after school experiences that complement the school day. Cognia…
Professional learning is a continuous journey, says Mark Elgart, the president and CEO of Cognia and member of Learning Forward’s board of trustees. In an interview with The Learning Professional. Dr. Elgart talks about why professional learning has been important to him, experiences that have shaped his work, and the most pressing professional learning priorities…
Originally published in the Phi Delta Kappan, November 27, 2020 In spring 2020, much of what parents, students, and teachers knew about schooling was upended, as the COVID-19 pandemic forced schools to make a sudden shift to remote instruction. Cognia conducted three surveys designed to better understand the effects of this abrupt shift to online…
Dr. Mark Elgart, president and CEO of Cognia, spoke recently to EdWeek Market Brief about shifts in the industry and in states’ and districts’ needs for testing. While some companies have struggled as a result of institutions not administering testing during the pandemic, Cognia has been able to emphasize different aspects of its offerings, such…