Cognia Announces 2022 Schools and Systems of Distinction

September 13, 2022

North Central Texas Academy Earns High Honor

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 professional services within a framework of continuous improvement. Serving 36,000 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.

During the 2021-2022 school year, only 96 schools and 38 systems were recognized worldwide with this honor.

“Congratulations to the 2022 Schools and Systems of Distinction for demonstrating excellence in education in meeting the Cognia Performance Standards,” said Cognia President and CEO Dr. Mark A. Elgart. “Based on the results of their 2021–2022 accreditation reviews, each of these schools and systems demonstrated evidence of growth in learning, a healthy culture for learning, engaging and high-quality instructional environments, and effective leadership for learning.”

The Schools of Distinction earn this recognition based on the results of Cognia’s rigorous Accreditation Engagement Review process.