Classroom observations and professional development drive improvement in Sumter School District in South Carolina. Read the story….
Sumter School District Sees Gains in Student Engagement

Classroom observations and professional development drive improvement in Sumter School District in South Carolina. Read the story….
Analysis of over 1,000 global K-12 accreditation reviews reveals schools excel at building positive cultures but need stronger systems for professional development and continuous improvement. Read the data story. …
Conversations about standards and rigor abound in Fresno Unified School District. Read the story….
Ranked in the bottom 5% of performance in North Dakota, Mandaree School District partnered with Cognia in developing a strategic improvement plan to address the needs of this culturally-resilient, economically disadvantaged community….
Carmen Schools in Milwaukee, WI, adopted Cognia Interim Assessments leading to improved rigor, better data-driven planning, and increased student performance. Read the case study….
To address the root causes of performance discrepancies and improve student outcomes, Jefferson County Schools expanded their long-standing partnership with Cognia through a Diagnostic Review model….
In this Cognia white paper, CEO Dr. Mark Elgart calls for a new accountability system that leads to improved student learning. Rather than rank schools based on end-of-year tests, we need assessments given in more frequent intervals that give students and educators useful feedback on how they are doing with what students actually study. New curriculum-aligned assessments can lead the way….
Explore why Loyola Academy chooses Cognia for accreditation. Learn about their commitment to quality education, data-driven improvement, and enduring partnership….
Data-driven decisions and collaborative leadership play a vital role in school improvement. When teachers are included in the process, culture and student learning improves….
Cognia’s expertise and flexibility help unify a private school with multiple campuses and international programs. …