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Santa Rosa district earns Cognia STEM accreditation, district leaders say it sets schools apart
Summary
The Santa Rosa County School District announced it received STEM certification from Cognia, placing the district among only three Florida public school systems with that recognition. District leaders described the multi-month review process and said the accreditation will be used to expand STEM opportunities and promote the district to families.
The Santa Rosa County School Board announced that the district has been awarded STEM certification by Cognia, a global accreditation and continuous-improvement organization, district staff told the board.
District officials said the recognition is rare in Florida: as of April 2025, three public school districts in the state — Putnam County, Monroe County and Santa Rosa County — had earned the accreditation. Officials said only five school systems outside the United States hold the same recognition.
The district’s presenter told the board the Cognia STEM process required a six-month application that included a self-assessment and a 60-page…
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