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Since 1814, Emma Willard School has been one of the nation's leading college preparatory boarding and day schools for young women. At Emma Willard, every possible resource is dedicated to developing in students the values and skills that form the foundation of a life of accomplishment, leadership, and fulfillment. These include a love for the life of the mind, a commitment to service, courage and confidence, grace and creativity, and collaboration and friendship. Known for its rigor, the school promotes intellectual curiosity and disciplined study habits through a challenging curriculum distinguished by a wide array of advanced placement courses and electives.

The Ensworth School is a pre-first through twelfth grade, coeducational independent school. The School promotes academic excellence and inspires students to be intellectually curious, to use their talents to the fullest, to be people of integrity, and to be contributors to society. Ensworth School was chartered in 1958 and opened September 10 that year with 152 students in 8 grades and 10 teachers. Ensworth began the 2011-2012 school year with 1,053 students representing 48 zip codes and a faculty-staff of 200. There are 628 students in Grades P1-8 and 425 students in Grades 9-12.

Many Mansions' mission is to develop and maintain well-managed affordable housing with on-site supportive and life-enriching services for low- income individuals and families of Ventura County, with a special emphasis on residents who are very-low income, formerly homeless, and disabled.

Improve education in rural Africa to provide children with the opportunity to reach their full potential, lead better lives, and inspire future generations.

Ethical Culture Fieldston School (ECFS) was founded in 1878 by Felix Adler. His educational vision - to develop individuals who will be competent to change their environment to greater conformity with moral ideals - is as important today as it was when ECFS was founded. We continue to realize that vision by exploring what it means to be an ethical and responsible member of society, valuing inclusion and economic and racial diversity, striving for academic excellence, and teaching students to become independent thinkers through progressive education. ECFS provides educational instruction for approximately 1,670 students in various classes from pre-kindergarten through the twelfth grade. Our school challenges students to reach their highest potential in body, mind and spirit through the humanities, sciences, the arts and physical education.

The Guitar Center Music Foundation believes that music participation is an essential element in the fabric of an enduring society. The organization aims to keep music education alive and available in our nation’s schools and communities. Founded in 2005, this public charity has reached over 300,000 people through its grants of instruments to music education programs. These grant recipients, which give more people the opportunity to make music, include school music classrooms and community-based organizations. Guitar Center Music Foundation was formerly known as Fender Music Foundation.

The purpose of Colorado Christian University is: To enable students to pursue a Christ-centered undergraduate and graduate education in an institution of higher education that integrates biblical concepts with the arts, sciences and professional fields. To encourage students to integrate their Christian faith and higher learning by developing thoughtful Christian perspectives. To challenge students to engage in opportunities for spiritual growth, character development, social interaction, and community participation. To prepare graduates for leadership and service within their selected careers and communities. To sustain a community of faculty, administrators, and staff who exemplify Christian faith and character and excellence in their professional fields.

The mission statement of the agency reads, "Based on the teachings of Christ, Children's Foundation of Mid-America provides compassionate and therapeutic social, psychological and educational services to children and families of all faiths." In response to the needs of hurting children and their families, it is our intention to continue to be creative in serving the needs of children who have been neglected or abused, or who are at risk. Children's Foundation wants to enable each child to become a strong contributing member of our society.

Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School is a kindergarten through eighth grade school founded in 1989. We are committed to promoting academic excellence, community responsibility, and vibrant Jewish living. As a community day school, Hausner serves families from a wide range of Jewish backgrounds and religious practices. Today we enroll close to 400 students and provide an exceptional education in science, math, history, literature, Jewish studies, Hebrew language, music, fine arts, sports, and technology. The academic excellence of our program is built on rigorous standards, exceptional faculty, and small student to teacher ratios.

- to provide a challenging academic program in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect, enhanced by caring, imaginative teachers and supportive parents, alumni and friends of the school; - to develop individual potential by promoting involvement in a broad range of academic and non-academic activities, in a nurturing environment characterized by close interaction between students, teachers, and a supporting staff; - to provide programs which stimulate curiosity, promote lifelong learning, emphasize process as well as content, and which value the importance of honor, personal integrity, responsible citizenship, and a respect for individual differences; and - to cultivate an appreciation for the broad ethnic, cultural, racial, and religious diversity of our school, community, nation and world.

The mission of Citizens Development Center is to empower men and women with disabilities to achieve their highest level of independence and employment.

To empower children and adults with disabilities to achieve their greatest potential through holistic and family-focused services.