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Stagebridge enriches the lives of older adults and their communities through the performing arts. Stagebridge works to fundamentally transform american attitudes towards aging from the traditional image of decline to a new vision of continuous growth. We accomplish this with nationally recognized and award-winning creative aging programs that offer older adults opportunities for lifelong learning and participation in the performing arts. Stagebridge’s unique position as a theatre company “for, by and of” seniors demonstrates in action the many ways in which elders improve and enrich our culture and our communities.

A Better Chance seeks to increase substantially the number of well-educated young people of color who are capable of assuming positions of responsibility and leadership in American society. This is done by facilitating their entry into independent college preparatory schools. Through its network of member schools, A Better Chance is able to leverage an estimated $20+ million per year in financial aid for talented, economically disadvantaged youth of color. More than 96% of A Better Chance's graduates go on to college directly after high school, a majority entering our country's most selective colleges.

CREDO HIGH SCHOOL IS A TUITION-FREE, COLLEGE PREP PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL IN ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA, INSPIRED BY WALDORF EDUCATION AND SERVING STUDENTS IN NINTH THROUGH TWELFTH GRADES. CREDO OFFERS A RIGOROUS ACADEMIC CURRICULUM THAT EXCEEDS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (A-G) ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND INCLUDES A FULL COMPLEMENT OF SPECIALTY SUBJECTS, INCLUDING FOREIGN LANGUAGES (SPANISH, MANDARIN), VISUAL ARTS (PAINTING, DRAWING, PRINTMAKING, SCULPTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY), PRACTICAL ARTS (MEDIA ARTS, BLACKSMITHING, WOODWORKING, BOOKBINDING, CERAMICS) THEATER, MUSIC (CHOIR, AMERICAN MUSIC, ORCHESTRA) MOVEMENT, DANCE AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND BIODYNAMIC GARDENING AND FARMING.

The mission of AIM is to: Provide extraordinary educational opportunities to children with language-based learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, utilizing research-based intervention strategies and an arts-based learning environment that is college preparatory in scope and sequence. Develop a center for educational excellence and professional development to disseminate best practices to educators by providing access to the latest research-based curriculum, technology, and training.

Since 2001, CECO has been providing hope for families that have been searching for the place where the impossible is possible. CECO offers a special needs school day kindergarten through 12th grade, summer camp, early intervention ages 6 months to 4 years old and walking challenge program. Conductive Education is a unique, holistic educational approach to help children with cerebral palsy and other motor disabilities achieve their greatest level of independence through physical and cognitive activities.

Massachusetts Advocates for Children’s mission is to remove barriers to educational and life opportunities for children and youth.We do so by advocating for and partnering with students and families; transforming school cultures to be inclusive, safe and supportive; and creating systemic change so all children and youth can learn, reach their potential, and thrive.We focus our advocacy on children and youth who face significant barriers, inequities, and/or discrimination because of their economic status, disability, race, ethnicity/culture, immigration status, English Learner status, and/or traumatic life experiences.

Averroes High School is a community marked by collaboration, self-discovery, critical thinking, compassion, spirituality, and impassioned learning. Our goal is to transform the high school experience for the American teenager through providing a space that not only focuses on academic discipline, but prepares students for life. We believe that learning should be active and at Averroes we constantly strive to challenge students to discover their own potential. Academic excellence is demonstrated through rigorous engagement, comprehensive assessment and thoughtful self-evaluation. We honor the uniqueness of each individual and embrace diverse backgrounds to build a strong, inclusive community and to prepare students for lives in a multicultural society. Learning extends beyond the classroom to instill in students a sense of mission and purpose as citizens of the larger community and world. Students best grow in personal responsibility and self-worth in a school characterized by trust, honesty, mutual respect and more conduct. We are committed to reflection, evaluation, and innovation as a means to improve teaching and learning constantly.

iCivics creates innovative and free educational resources that teach young Americans to be knowledgeable, curious, and engaged citizens. Our mission is to reimagine civic education, both in and out of the classroom.

THE JEWISH DAY SCHOOL OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY IS A NONPROFIT COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR PRIMARY-KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE EIGHT, THAT IS DEDICATED TO A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO EDUCATION. THE SCHOOL IS DEVOTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF BRIGHT, CONFIDENT STUDENTS WITH A STRONG AMERICAN AND JEWISH IDENTITY WHO ARE WELL PREPARED TO MEET THE WORLD. THE SCHOOL COMBINES A WELL-ROUNDED GENERAL STUDIES CURRICULUM, A RICHLY FORTIFIED JEWISH EDUCATION, AND A DEEP COMMITMENT TO THE LAND AND PEOPLE OF ISRAEL.

TO EMPOWER STUDENTS WITH LEARNING AND LEARNING-RELATED DISABILITIES TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY PROVIDING A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION IN A STIMULATING LOW-TREAT ENVIRONMENT WITH A VARIETY OF SERVICES.

ST. COLETTA DAY SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE WILL PROVIDE AN ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND LIFE SKILLS CURRICULUM WITHIN AN ENGAGING ENVIRONMENT TO MEET THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO PREPARE THEM TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

The mission of Arts4All Florida (formerly VSA Florida) is to provide, support and champion arts education and cultural experiences for and by people with disabilities. We believe learning through, participating in and enjoying the arts is critical for all human development and endeavor to create a world in which the arts are universally accessible. Headquartered at the University of South Florida, Arts4All Florida provides art education programs in schools, Department of Juvenile Justice facilities, and community centers; promotes the accomplishments of artists with disabilities through our artist registry, exhibitions, and performances; and increases access to the arts through professional development workshops.