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Sumter's Liberty STEAM Earns Cognia Accreditation, Palmetto Silver Award
The charter school's board recognized the academic honors at a recent meeting.
Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:00am
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Liberty STEAM's academic accolades highlight the charter school's commitment to innovative STEAM education in Sumter.Sumter TodayLiberty STEAM Charter School in Sumter, South Carolina recently earned two prestigious academic accolades - a recommendation for Cognia accreditation and the Palmetto Silver Award. The school's board of directors celebrated these achievements at a meeting held last week at the school's Junior Academy location inside the Sumter Mall.
Why it matters
Earning Cognia accreditation and the Palmetto Silver Award are significant accomplishments that validate Liberty STEAM's commitment to providing high-quality STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education to its students. These honors help establish the charter school as a leader in academic excellence within the Sumter community.
The details
In late March, an external evaluation team recommended Liberty STEAM Charter School for Cognia accreditation, a globally recognized mark of educational quality. Additionally, the school received the Palmetto Silver Award, which recognizes academic achievement and growth. The board of directors celebrated these accolades at their most recent meeting held at the school's Junior Academy facility inside the Sumter Mall.
- In late March, Liberty STEAM was recommended for Cognia accreditation.
- Liberty STEAM also recently received the Palmetto Silver Award.
- The school's board of directors recognized the honors at a meeting last week.
The players
Liberty STEAM Charter School
A charter school in Sumter, South Carolina that focuses on providing STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education to its students.
The takeaway
Liberty STEAM's Cognia accreditation recommendation and Palmetto Silver Award demonstrate the school's commitment to academic excellence and its ability to deliver high-quality STEAM education to the Sumter community. These honors position the charter school as a leader in the region and will likely further bolster its reputation and enrollment.
