Cognia (education)

Singapore-Based Global Schools Group Announces Strategic Partnership With Emirates American School, Sharjah

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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SHARJAH, UAE, Nov 10, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Singapore-headquartered Global Schools Group (GSG), an initiative of Global Schools Foundation (GSF), has entered into a strategic partnership with Emirates American School (EAS), Sharjah; bringing together two stalwarts in education who have the common vision of providing locally and globally advanced 21st-century education to students.

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  • SHARJAH, UAE, Nov 10, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Singapore-headquartered Global Schools Group (GSG), an initiative of Global Schools Foundation (GSF), has entered into a strategic partnership with Emirates American School (EAS), Sharjah; bringing together two stalwarts in education who have the common vision of providing locally and globally advanced 21st-century education to students.
  • Its Knowledge Exchange Programmes, involving peer-to-peer interactions with sister schools, are most coveted by parents and students for its global reach.
  • "This dream was made possible through their partnership with Global Schools Group in Singapore, which has expanded the horizons for the students and given them the chance to spread their wings," he said.
  • "Global Schools' presence in countries such as Singapore, Japan and Korea offers ample opportunities for cross-country collaborations that go beyond academics and help shape students as global citizens."

American College of Education Welcomes Dr. Barbara Jenkins to its Board of Trustees

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American College of Education® (ACE), a leading conferrer of graduate degrees in education1, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Barbara Jenkins to its board of trustees. Her extensive education and leadership experience is solidly aligned with ACE's commitment to providing quality programs in a variety of verticals.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American College of Education® ( ACE ), a leading conferrer of graduate degrees in education1, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Barbara Jenkins to its board of trustees.
  • Her extensive education and leadership experience is solidly aligned with ACE's commitment to providing quality programs in a variety of verticals.
  • Dr. Jenkins brings over 30 years of education experience to the role.
  • ACE Board of Trustees Chair Dr. Jeri Nowakowski said, "Dr. Jenkins brings exceptional experience, and we are thrilled to welcome her to our board of trustees."

The Keystone School Celebrates 25 Years of Accreditation

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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The Keystone School announced today the renewal of its Cognia® Accreditation, marking 25 years since the initial achievement of this distinction in 1998.

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  • The Keystone School announced today the renewal of its Cognia® Accreditation, marking 25 years since the initial achievement of this distinction in 1998.
  • The Keystone School’s accreditation is granted by Cognia™, a nonprofit improvement organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers.
  • School accreditation as conferred by the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission provides a nationally recognized mark of quality for our school,” shared Erica Rhone, Executive Director.
  • Earning accreditation from the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission is a recognition that the school meets Cognia Performance Standards and maintains a commitment to continuous improvement.

Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy Earns Second Prestigious Cognia System Accreditation

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy (OVCA) announced today it has earned a second system accreditation by Cognia™, a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers.

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  • Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy (OVCA) announced today it has earned a second system accreditation by Cognia™, a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers.
  • OVCA is a full-time, tuition-free public charter school that first earned the accreditation in 2018.
  • OVCA is recognized across the nation as a school system that meets Cognia Standards of Quality and maintains a commitment to continuous improvement.
  • OVCA is one of six Oklahoma public schools – both brick-and-mortar and virtual – that are credited by Cognia.

Children's Education Franchise CompuChild Targets Texas as Its Growth Market for 2023

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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DUBLIN, Calif., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The year 2022 was marked with some of the highest achievements in the more than 20-year history of the children's after-school education franchise, CompuChild. In 2022, this entrepreneurship and technology education franchise was named a "Top Franchise for 2022" by Franchise Business Review. This is the 13th time that CompuChild received this annual top franchisee satisfaction award, an honor unmatched by any other franchise listed within the 'child services' segment of Franchise Business Review. This was also the year when CompuChild's North Fulton franchisee Ms. Erin Ramlackhan was recognized as one of 2022's "Franchise Rock Stars" by Franchise Business Review for finding innovative ways to teach STEM and STEAM-related topics to children during COVID by using her expertise in photography and digital art. Ms. Ramlackhan was selected from over 30,000 franchisees, representing more than 300 brands that participated in Franchise Business Review's research. Last but not the least, after a stringent and lengthy evaluation process, CompuChild received the "STEM Provider Certification" from world-renowned, Cognia for its commitment to high-quality STEM education. This is a rare recognition among children's education franchises worldwide.

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  • In 2022, this entrepreneurship and technology education franchise was named a "Top Franchise for 2022" by Franchise Business Review .
  • Lately, we have received several inquiries from prospective franchisees looking to establish their CompuChild franchise territory in Texas.
  • We believe our after-school programs will be extremely well received in Texas and hence, we are targeting Texas as our growth market for 2023."
  • With its unique focus on entrepreneurial education, strong emphasis on low cost, regular training, and constant support to its franchisees, CompuChild strives to be the best children's education franchise.

After-School Education Franchise CompuChild Receives Prestigious STEM Provider Certification

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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DUBLIN, Calif., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Children's after-school education franchise CompuChild has been dedicated to promoting technology education in the USA and Canada for more than 20 years. The franchise is proud to announce that after a rigorous evaluation process that started last year, it has now received the most prestigious "STEM Provider Certification" from the world-renowned organization, Cognia (formerly AdvancED). This recent recognition is a true mark of quality and adds significantly to the long list of awards and honors that the franchise has won over the years.

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  • The franchise is proud to announce that after a rigorous evaluation process that started last year, it has now received the most prestigious "STEM Provider Certification" from the world-renowned organization, Cognia (formerly AdvancED).
  • Talking about the review process in its evaluation report, Cognia mentioned that, "The Cognia STEM Provider Certification process is designed for national and international STEM providers committed to high-quality STEM programming .
  • A provider is defined, for the purpose of attaining the Cognia STEM Provider Certification, as an organization that offers and delivers resources, services, and support for STEM education."
  • Our programs were evaluated on four key STEM Provider Standards STEM Pipeline, STEM Learning, STEM Connections, and STEM Program Efficacy.

Specialized Education Services, Inc. Names Dawn Thomas President

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a premier provider of education services for K-12 students who require additional educational and positive behavioral supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting, today announced the hiring of Dawn Thomas as president.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a premier provider of education services for K-12 students who require additional educational and positive behavioral supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting, today announced the hiring of Dawn Thomas as president.
  • Thomas will lead the growth and development of SESIs special education and alternative education programs, as well as identify, attract and cultivate talent.
  • The work SESI does is life-changing for so many students who require additional support to achieve success, said Thomas.
  • Thomas, whose mother is a retired special education teacher, grew up in a household where schooling was a top priority.

Sierra School of Solano County Moves to Facility in Fairfield, California

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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Programming at Sierra School of Solano County is designed to meet the unique academic and social-emotional learning needs of each individual student.

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  • Programming at Sierra School of Solano County is designed to meet the unique academic and social-emotional learning needs of each individual student.
  • Starting the 2022-2023 school year in a new building is an exciting milestone for our faculty, staff and students, said Jenelle Droke, director of Sierra School of Solano County.
  • The new Sierra School facility includes Sierra Caf, a coffee shop designed to give students the experience and guidance needed to succeed in the workforce.
  • For more information on services and enrollment at Sierra School of Solano County, please visit https://sesischools.com/locations/california/sierra-school-of-solano-cou... .

South Carolina Connections Academy Returns for the 2022-2023 School Year with New Executive Director

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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COLUMBIA, S.C., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- South Carolina Connections Academy, a full-time online public school serving students in grades K-12, began its 2022-2023 school year under the new leadership of Alicia Hughes, who was recently appointed executive director of the virtual school. South Carolina Connections Academy serves approximately 6,800 students and employs more than 250 staff members across the state. Recently, the school received excellent marks from the parents of currently enrolled students in its 2021-22 Parent Satisfaction Survey.

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  • South Carolina Connections Academy serves approximately 6,800 students and employs more than 250 staff members across the state.
  • Before working at South Carolina Connections Academy, Hughes graduated from Winthrop University with a bachelors in secondary education.
  • "I'm honored to serve as South Carolina Connections Academy's new executive director and welcome so many new and returning faces to ring in the 2022-23 school year," said Hughes.
  • South Carolina Connections Academy is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), an accrediting division of Cognia, formerly AdvancED.

Specialized Education Services, Inc. Names Rachael Chatel 2022 Teacher of the Year

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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SESIs inaugural Teacher of the Year (TOY) program honors educators who exemplify high-quality, evidence-based instruction and the importance of equitable education for all SESI students.

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  • SESIs inaugural Teacher of the Year (TOY) program honors educators who exemplify high-quality, evidence-based instruction and the importance of equitable education for all SESI students.
  • We are thrilled to recognize Rachael as our first Teacher of the Year.
  • Employed with the High Road School of Hartford since 2020, Chatel works diligently to support her students IEP goals.
  • It is an incredible honor being named SESIs Teacher of the Year, said Chatel.