Cognia Website, November 17, 2021 In 2021, Cognia initiated its Schools of Distinction award program. Across the world, educators dedicate themselves to maximizing opportunities for learners. The Schools of Distinction award recognizes schools and systems that truly stand out in their service to learners. Many members of the Cognia Global Network seek accreditation from Cognia,
This year, National Stress Awareness Day is Nov. 3, 2021. We have all probably read more about stress over the past year and a half than we wanted to, so we decided to focus this year on the positive impacts of stress. We have often heard that life changes like getting married, moving to a
Winter break is on the horizon — Can you see it? Rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation are just a few weeks away, and you’re probably already filling your calendar with family activities and home improvement projects. While winter break is a long-awaited respite from the hustle and bustle of the academic year, it’s not always restful
For Jaina, getting her high school diploma was an act of self-love. “I allowed things to happen to me because I didn’t believe I was good enough, was worthy, or mattered,” Jaina said. “The older I got, the more I started believing in myself, trying to love myself, and telling myself that I mattered. Getting
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying is a serious problem for students because it can increase their risks of developing anxiety and depression, struggling with their academic performance, and dropping out of school. It’s imperative for educators to try to prevent bullying, stop it in its tracks when it begins, and support students who
Graduation Alliance is excited to bring its workforce diploma program to The Palmetto State! South Carolina adults without a high school diploma now have the opportunity to earn a fully accredited diploma 100% online for free. Diplomas for South Carolina Adults The South Carolina Workforce Diploma Program is made possible through a partnership between Graduation
Seven students will have dropped out of high school by the time you finish reading this. Since 2000, the national high school dropout rate has been slashed in half from 10.9% to 5.1%. While dropout rates have improved, more than 1.2 million students in the United States drop out of high school every year —
The first graduate of the Indiana Workforce Diploma program didn’t know she was a trailblazer. Jamie had enrolled in the free, accredited, online program after learning that a high school credential she’d earned a long time ago wasn’t from an accredited school. “It was a shock, for sure, and a real setback,” she said. But
Billy moved a lot during her high school years. By her senior year, she’d been to four different high schools. Keeping up with coursework was difficult when she changed schools so often. Her cancer diagnosis made it feel impossible. “I was doing coursework packets in various places — from hospital beds and many, many different
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