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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The Tuscaloosa City Schools is making significant strides toward becoming a premier school district for all students. Our success is driven by a system commitment for continuous improvement and innovation. Cognia has been a trusted and invaluable partner in this journey, providing guidance that keeps us focused on our mission of success for all learners. Their support challenges our organizational thinking, inspires us to aim higher, and ensures we are better every day for our students and community.”

Mike Daria, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Tuscaloosa City Board of Education—accredited as a system since 2009
Tuscaloosa Central High School—accredited since 1943

Cognia remains a trusted partner in our mission of continuous improvement. Their leadership and review team members are experts in the field with a deep breadth of experience at all levels necessary to ensure that students are receiving a well-rounded, faith-filled education. Cognia accreditation is truly the gold standard, and I have seen firsthand the long-term positive impact it has had on schools and diocesan systems.”

Sr. Mary Grace Walsh, ASCJ, Ph.D.

Superintendent of Schools

Archdiocese of New York—accredited since 2019

During my 7-year tenure as Superintendent of Rockdale County Public Schools, I have been amazed at Cognia’s steadfast commitment to consistent collaboration and consultation on a wide range of continuous improvement matters. Specifically, Cognia’s collaborative and consultative support has significantly benefitted my school district in the areas of school improvement, accreditation, and governance team improvement. Cognia has provided meaningful, specific, and targeted professional development across many domains designed to sustain organizational continuous improvement.”

Terry O. Oatts, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Rockdale County High School—accredited since 1974
Rockdale County Public Schools District—accredited since 2009

Our past paves the way for the future

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