by Ray Gless

Congratulations to Dale Nicol for receiving the Cognia Circle of Excellence Award in recognition of his outstanding administration and exceptional leadership in advancing education for his school district. Cognia honors individuals and institutions for their commitment to continuous improvement and for modeling values that enhance student outcomes. Dale will be recognized at the Arizona Charter School annual conference on November 13th in downtown Phoenix.

Cognia is a non-profit organization that provides accreditation, professional learning, and support for schools and school systems to improve education quality. It offers a global network where institutions can be accredited based on a rigorous evaluation of their effectiveness in areas like teaching, leadership, and continuous improvement. Through this process, schools receive external validation and guidance for school improvement.