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Saint Thomas More Catholic School earns Cognia STEM Certification!

September 04, 2024
By Heather McElroy, Communication Coordinator

Saint Thomas More Catholic School is pleased to announce that it has earned Cognia® STEM Certification from Cognia! Cognia is a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers.

“Certification as conferred by the Cognia Global Commission provides Saint Thomas More Catholic School a nationally recognized mark of quality for our school,” shared Principal Shaun Bland. “We’re so excited to have earned this recognition, symbolizing our commitment to foster innovation, critical thinking, and experiential learning for all of our students.”

To earn Cognia STEM Certification, a school must submit to an internal and external review. Earning certification from the Cognia Global Commission means that the school meets Cognia Performance Standards and maintains a commitment to continuous improvement. Schools in good standing will hold their certification for a six-year term.

About Cognia
Cognia is a global, nonprofit improvement organization dedicated to helping institutions and other education providers grow learners, teachers, and leaders. Cognia offers accreditation and certification, assessment, and improvement services within a framework of continuous improvement. Serving 40,000 public and private institutions from early learning through high school in more than 90 countries, Cognia brings a global perspective to advancing teaching and learning. Parents and interested community members can learn more about Cognia at cognia.org.

Tags: academic rigour, certification, Cognia, STEM, STEM certification
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