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Topic: CEO Message

CEO Message: Growing Learners, Teachers, and Leaders

CEO Message: Growing Learners, Teachers, and Leaders

But where do institutions begin? It begins with leadership. Leaders want to improve their institutions. They want their teachers to grow and be at their best; they want their learners to grow and learn at their best; and they want to grow and lead at their best. Most of all,... Read the full article >
CEO Message: The Power of Partnership

CEO Message: The Power of Partnership

Research indicates that accreditation and school inspection practices aligned with continuous improvement frameworks are most likely to lead to school improvement and be perceived as valuable by institutions. Whether preparing for accreditation reviews, conducting root cause analyses of underperformance in Diagnostic Reviews, or planning and implementing school turnaround, our improvement... Read the full article >
CEO Message: Bouncing Ahead 

CEO Message: Bouncing Ahead 

As we continue our efforts to stabilize learning in our communities, this is the year for all of us to bounce forward to accelerate learning and growth. When I think about what we have endured over the last couple years, it is time for all of us to move forward.... Read the full article >
CEO Message: The Power of Community

CEO Message: The Power of Community

The standards are written so that they adapt to the unique context of every institution and every institution’s vision, purpose, and core values. They are written to help institutions pursue their vision for a better future. Our role is to guide and support institutions on their improvement journeys. We are... Read the full article >
CEO Message:  Leading Through Difficult Challenges

CEO Message: Leading Through Difficult Challenges

Our education leaders have been under siege throughout the pandemic. Beyond the normal complexity of leading an educational institution, education leaders have had to respond to the impact of the pandemic on schooling. Additionally, educational leaders have had to respond to the challenges associated with ensuring every learner is supported... Read the full article >
CEO Message: Bonds of Trust

CEO Message: Bonds of Trust

We have witnessed the disruption and destruction of our education systems throughout the world in a manner never before experienced. The disparities and inequities in our education systems that were evident pre-pandemic have now been accelerated and exposed in a dramatic manner. None of us need to look far to... Read the full article >
CEO Message: Upended Learning

CEO Message: Upended Learning

In spring of 2020, Cognia’s Innovation Lab conducted a survey of more than 74,000 students, teachers, and parents to determine the impact of remote schooling and learn what their experiences might mean for supporting educators and students in the future. Our data show that students are busy but not challenged... Read the full article >
CEO Message: Reflections

CEO Message: Reflections

With many hills, turns, and flat runs throughout the course, runners will struggle at various points, but each will experience it in different ways at different times. We all began our marathon journey through the pandemic at the same starting point. As we traverse, however slowly, toward the finish line, it is... Read the full article >
CEO Message: Change

CEO Message: Change

I think often about the changes the next decade will bring. Society influences changes in education and education influences changes in society. In this edition, we look at 3 Societal Trends that will impact education in the decade ahead and at Fair and Equitable Grading. Helping School Leaders Address Blind... Read the full article >
The Future of Assessment: Testing Should be About Learning

The Future of Assessment: Testing Should be About Learning

We know we can measure what kids learn. We know we can measure the teaching and learning factors that determine whether schools are effective. The challenge lies in knowing how assessment and school quality come together to inform and guide improvement efforts in a way that helps a child learn... Read the full article >