We are thrilled to announce that Metro has been named a Cognia® School of Distinction for the 2023-2024 school year! This recognition places Metro among an elite group of only 60 schools and school systems worldwide honored for excellence in education based on Cognia's rigorous Accreditation Engagement Review process.
Cognia, a global nonprofit dedicated to improving education, conducted nearly 2,000 accreditation reviews this year. Of these, only 41 schools and 11 school systems in the U.S. earned the School of Distinction title. Metro's achievement highlights our commitment to providing a high-quality education and fostering a healthy, engaging, and inclusive learning environment for all students.
As a diverse STEM-focused early college school system, Metro's mission has always been to prepare students for success in higher education and beyond. This award reinforces our progress in achieving that goal and the diligent work of our staff, students and families that make it possible.
"We are incredibly proud to be recognized as a Cognia School of Distinction," said Superintendent Meka Pace. "This award reflects the strength of our academic programs, our educators' dedication, and our community's collective commitment to nurturing student success."
What does this recognition mean? The Cognia School of Distinction award is based on schools' ability to demonstrate high-quality teaching and learning, a culture of continuous improvement, and strong leadership. Metro met and exceeded Cognia's rigorous performance standards, grounded in the latest research on learning, teaching, and school leadership.
Metro will be honored with an official recognition ceremony, and we look forward to sharing details with you soon. For more information about this prestigious award and the complete list of recognized schools, visit the Cognia website.