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We are a global network of enthusiastic educators here to help you strengthen your schools. Our holistic approach to continuous improvement encompasses accreditation and certification, assessment, professional learning, and customized improvement services. Like you, we want all students to have the opportunities that knowledge brings. Are you ready to lead your education community to new levels? Top News and Events at Cognia New Standards Are you scheduling an Accreditation Engagement Review for 2024–25? New standards are in place to embrace today’s challenges and set a vision ... READ MORE Leader Chat: Mastering Yourself…So You Can Master Your World with Dr. Craig Dowden If you are interested in learning more and developing yourself as a leader and don’t know Craig Dowden, you must. His work and ... READ MORE The Source: A digital magazine focused on education thought leadership Spring 2024: Designing a New Accountability System — Why do assessment practices not align with what students are learning in class? Our ... READ MORE Your success is our mission Cognia is a forward thinking nonprofit organization laser-focused on improving educational opportunities for all learners. When you work with us, you can expect: Unmatched expertise to help you achieve visionary goals Fresh perspective to help you link student and school performance A global network of educators dedicated to your priorities Services and solutions backed by well-regarded research Why Cognia? Be inspired Districts and schools around the country and the world use Cognia solutions to help all learners realize their potential. Read their stories. Stories that Matter Design for Improvement: The Case for a New Accountability System Next-Generation Accountability needs states to introduce curriculum-based interim assessments, external review of schools, and focus on continuous improvement to end the time-wasting and guesswork of a flawed school accountability system and shift SEAs from test administrators to improvement coaches. Read Story Stories that Matter Memphis-Shelby County Schools: Empowering Education in Tennessee Memphis-Shelby County, TN Relentless collective efficacy and trusted partnerships reshaped two schools. Read Story Stories that Matter Shaping Tomorrow’s Achievers LLE Education Group and Cognia partner to elevate early childhood education Read Story Stories that Matter Loyola Academy’s Century-plus Partnership with Cognia Loyola Academy, a Catholic, Jesuit college preparatory high school on the North Shore of Chicago, formed an accreditation partnership with Cognia that has lasted for more than a century. Read Story Stories that Matter How Data and Inclusive Leadership Improve School Outcomes When real-time data and collaboration drive decision making, schools see the benefit. Read Story Stories that Matter Westminster Public Schools: A Competency-based Success Story Westminster, CO Strong partnerships transform Westminster Public Schools Read Story Stories that Matter Forest Heights STEM Academy: Charting a New Course Little Rock, AR An Arkansas STEM academy's roadmap for success Read Story Stories that Matter Fairmont Schools: Creating a Cohesive Culture of Improvement Orange County, CA Cognia’s expertise and flexibility help unify a private school with multiple campuses and international programs. Read Story Stories that Matter North Dakota Department of Public Instruction: Building Partnerships Bismarck, ND NDDPI turns a system of silos into a collaborative whole through trusting relationships that spur progress over time. Read Story Stories that Matter The Role of Accountability Systems and Regional Accreditation in Improving K–12 Education In the United States, nearly 55 million students are enrolled each year in K–12 schools. How can we be sure that every student receives the best education possible? Read Story Stories that Matter Alabama’s Holistic Approach to School Improvement How data and observation tools built for education help inform decision-making Read Story Stories that Matter The Future of Educational Assessment Expanding the impact of classroom assessment practices on student learning Read Story Stories that Matter Liberty Public Schools: Data-Guided Progress Liberty, MO A northeast suburb of Kansas City, MO, Liberty Public Schools (LPS) used the Cognia accreditation process to improve its data gathering and analysis process. The collected data helped to inform the district’s strategic plan and its guiding documents: LPS’ Vivid Vision and graduate profile. Read Story Stories that Matter Mayar International Schools: Nurturing Excellence Amman, Jordan Mayar International Schools (MIS), located in Amman, Jordan, pursued Cognia’s accreditation process to continue and enhance its record of excellence. As a result, MIS increased educator capacity, boosted its credibility, provided a common understanding of standards, and improved classroom environment. Read Story Stories that Matter It Matters: 347,248 Student Voices About Engagement in School Volume 1 How are students feeling about their learning and school? Data from Cognia’s Student Engagement Survey reveal actionable insights. Read Story Stories that Matter Montgomery Public Schools: Steady improvements Montgomery, AL Montgomery Public Schools in Montgomery, Alabama, used Cognia’s analysis of its underlying issues and continuing guidance to overcome a range of challenges, restoring the faith of both the state board of education and the local community. Read Story Stories that Matter Moscow School District: Building on Strength Moscow, ID By addressing areas for improvement through Cognia’s rigorous accreditation process, the Moscow School District in Moscow, Idaho, boosted academic performance and even helped students withstand the disengaging effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read Story Stories that Matter MyVoice: Activating the Power of School Culture Through Teacher Voice and Agency Cultivate a healthy school culture to support teachers Read Story Stories that Matter Allendale County Schools: Rising Out of the Bottom 5% Fairfax, SC With critical support and focused improvement priorities identified after a diagnostic review by Cognia, Allendale County Schools in Fairfax, South Carolina, went from being a low-performing district to making unparalleled progress in its improvement initiatives. Read Story Stories that Matter Redefining the Measurement of Early Childhood Program Quality and Child Outcomes A new approach can establish and measure consistent indicators of quality, to improve schooling for young learners Read Story Stories that Matter Farmington Schools: Continuous improvement practices drive a common sense of purpose Farmington, NM A New Mexico district uses continuous improvement practices and insights from Cognia Accreditation Engagement Reviews and Assessment Services to hone its focus on instructional leadership development and student engagement. Read Story Stories that...