FORT MILL, SC — Gold Hill Middle School (GHMS) announced today that it has earned Cognia® STEM Certification. GHMS is the first school in the district to receive this certification. Cognia is a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers. The media is invited to join us March 21st at 7:45am to recognize Gold Hill Middle School for this prestigious accomplishment.
“This certification provides Gold Hill Middle School a nationally recognized mark of quality for our school,” shared Principal Richard Eppes. “It demonstrates to our community our commitment to excellence, our willingness to enact meaningful change based on evaluation and feedback, and our desire to be the best we can be on behalf of the students we serve.”
Cognia recognizes schools across the globe that meet rigorous standards focused on productive learning environments, equitable resource allocation, and effective leadership. To earn Cognia STEM Certification, a school must submit to internal and external review. Earning this certification means that GHMS meets Cognia Performance Standards and maintains a commitment to continuous improvement.
STEM certification from Cognia empowers early learning, K–12, postsecondary institutions, and providers to:
- Convey to parents and staff your commitment to high-quality STEM education
- Build awareness in your community and increase expectations for STEM education
- Encourage enrollment with a unique differentiator
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. Find out more at cognia.org.
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