Cognia Recertifies Westwood High As Highly Effective School

Columbia SC

29 March, 2022

7:32 AM

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Press release from Richland County School District Two: March 25, 2022 For the second time in five years, Westwood High School has earned Cognia's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Certification. Westwood is in an elite group of schools nationwide with this mark of STEM distinction and excellence only offered to highly effective institutions that prioritize STEM education as a path to success. Westwood principal Robert Jackson says this continued STEM accreditation by Cognia demonstrates their endless commitment to providing high quality STEM programs and experiences that prepare students with the knowledge, competencies, and specialized skills required to ensure they are college and career ready. "Our programs are designed to develop the next generation of practitioners, researchers, and leaders. In keeping with a premier Richland Two education, our students graduate with real-world experiences that they can apply immediately to a variety of pathways to ensure their future success. I remain so proud of our entire learning community for their premier commitment to excellence," said Jackson. Cognia's review of Westwood indicated the following: Cognia is a global nonprofit that offers accreditation and certification, assessment, professional learning, and improvement services to schools. Westwood's accreditation lasts for five years. This press release was produced by Richland County School District Two. The views expressed here are the author's own.