Legacy Traditional Schools Celebrates Cognia Systems Accreditation Across 28 Campuses in Arizona, Nevada, and Texas
A Decade of Excellence: Legacy’s nonprofit network of tuition-free, public charter schools first earned Cognia Accreditation in 2014, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and educational excellence across its expanding network of campuses.
CHANDLER, AZ – Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 – Legacy Traditional Schools announced today that it has earned Cognia® Systems Accreditation. Cognia is a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers.
“Accreditation, as conferred by the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission, provides Legacy Traditional Schools a nationally recognized mark of quality for our school system,” shared Nicole Kirkley-Trumble, chief academic officer of Legacy Traditional Schools. “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 and districts across the globe that meet rigorous standards focused on productive learning environments, equitable resource allocation, and effective leadership. To earn Cognia Systems Accreditation, a school district must submit to internal and external review. Earning accreditation from the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission means that the school system meets Cognia Performance Standards and maintains a commitment to continuous improvement. Schools and districts in good standing can maintain their accreditation for a six-year term.
Dr. Mark A. Elgart, president and CEO of Cognia, stated, “Cognia Systems Accreditation is a rigorous process that focuses the entire school system and its community on the primary goal of ensuring all students can flourish in engaging and equitable learning environments. We commend Legacy Traditional Schools for meeting high standards and making progress on key indicators that impact student learning.”
Cognia is the parent organization of the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). Parents and interested community members can learn more about Cognia Systems Accreditation at cognia.org
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.
About Legacy Traditional Schools
Legacy Traditional Schools believes there is no limit to what a student can achieve with an excellent education. Legacy’s nonprofit network of tuition-free, public charter schools was founded on this principle, and it underlies its mission to educate lifelong learners and develop engaged citizens. Every Legacy Traditional School features a rigorous, well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes all areas of academic study, including the arts, physical education and extensive athletics and extracurricular activities. In 2024-25, Legacy Traditional Schools are serving students at 28 campuses in Arizona (Greater Phoenix, Tucson, Maricopa, and Casa Grande), Nevada (North Las Vegas, Southwest Las Vegas and Henderson), Texas (San Antonio), and Legacy Online Academy at online.ltcs.co. Learn more at https://www.ltcs.co.
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