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Driving School Metro is a Miami, FL-based company in the Education sector.
The College of Biblical Studies is a nationally ranked Bible college that provides biblically based education for the body of Christ, with a primary focus on African American and other ethnic minority groups.
The Clark County School District is the 5th largest school district in the nation with over 320,000 students in 357 schools and over 40,000 employees. Our focus is on people – the educators, staff, students and parents who make our community one of the most diverse and dynamic places in the country. Our vision is for all students to graduate from high school having the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values necessary to achieve academically, prosper economically, and contribute in a global society. In recent years, CCSD has been the fastest growing district in the country, building more than 110 new schools since 2000, including six new Career & Technical Academies and some of the top magnet schools in the nation. Here are some highlights of our achievements in 2015: 2015 graduation rate increased to 72.07 percent with a record number of graduates -16,922 The Class of 2015 featured 27 National Merit Scholar finalist and 15 service academy appointments. Six high schools reported 100 percent graduation rate. Ranked among the top 10 school districts in the nation for its use of blended learning programs by Edgenuity, an online provider of education solutions. Named 2015 Advance Placement District of the year by the College Board for expanding access to Advanced Placement courses while improving AP Exam performance. U.S. Department of Education selected two CCSD schools as 2015 National Blue Ribbon Schools for their overall excellence among only 335 public and private schools recognized nationwide. Newsweek ranked 5 CCSD high schools among the best in the nation. Magnet Schools of America recognized 17 CCSD magnet schools for their outstanding programs and overall excellence. 13 of the 17 CCSD schools received the highest designation possible from MSA -"Magnet School of Excellence!" Las Vegas Academy of the Arts has 12 Grammy awards under its belt- more than any other school in the nation!
Town Of Simsbury is a Simsbury, CT-based company in the Education sector.
Our mission is to help everyone connected to incarceration build better lives. Offering the largest library of educational, vocational and social-emotional learning programming in the industry, behavior management tools for facilities, and communication tools for incarcerated individuals, Edovo fosters a culture of rehabilitation while providing administration and staff with the tools to streamline facility operations and engage their incarcerated population. Users can now gain daily access to courses that lead to tangible achievements, K-12/GED courses, college credit, vocational certificates, and inspire better outcomes. These opportunities, blended with our unique incentive system that uses entertainment as a motivator, has led to an industry leading 80%+ week to week user engagement, more than double the industry average. Learners can take courses at their own pace, making the system ideal for all kinds of learning styles. Edovo is committed to closing the programming gap behind bars, decreasing recidivism and improving opportunities for those who are affected by incarceration. Our tablet solution provides meaningful daily access to education and increased communication with external support systems to better prepare incarcerated people for re-entry and improve public safety. Our goals are to reduce the national recidivism rate, make reentry easier on people who were incarcerated, and for every person who uses Edovo to be able to create opportunities for themselves and others. Some background information: Costs • Over $80B is spent annually on jails and prisons at the county, state, and federal level • An additional $175B is spent annually on the courts and police required to support jails and prisons Recidivism • More than 50% of those incarcerated will return to jail or prison after release Education • Participation in educational programming reduces recidivism by 43% Communication • Incarcerated people who are able to connect with support networks while incarcerated have better success after being released. Savings • Investment of $1 in educational programming will save taxpayers $5