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Hernan Chevres |
Network Admin - Cyber Security Student | Profile |
Mario Leal |
Chief Information and Technology Officer | Profile |
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
Ligmincha Institute is a Charlottesville, VA-based company in the Education sector.
Olmsted Falls and Olmsted Township are suburban communities located southwest of Cleveland, Ohio, with a combined population of approximately 18,500 residents. This picturesque and historic community is primarily residential with a median household income of approximately $60,840 per year. The small town atmosphere provides an ideal area to raise families and is cherished by residents. Downtown Cleveland is about 19 miles northeast and accessible by rapid transit or by driving via interstate highways 480 and 71. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is nearby as is the International Exposition Center (IX Center) which houses exhibits year round. Olmsted Falls and Olmsted Township are within easy driving range of major shopping centers, University Circle, Severance Hall, The Cleveland Clinic, Progressive Field, Quicken Loan Arena and the Lake Erie shores. The community is actively involved with the schools and provides support in various ways. The district`s Endowment and Alumni Association and other community organizations provide more than 100 local scholarships to graduating seniors each year. Community recreation associations provide programs that support district activities. Community volunteers are active in providing assistance to classroom teachers. The local PTA is active in supporting learning by underwriting student assemblies, by providing tutoring and by providing an avenue of communication with district leaders and teachers. There are PTA units in each of the five schools as well as the early childhood community. There is also an active PTA Council for the District. Olmsted Falls School District is also home to a number of outstanding booster clubs which provide added support for academic, atheletic, music and other performing arts activities. The Olmsted Falls Academic Boosters, the Olmsted Falls Athletic Boosters, the Olmsted Falls Music Association, and the Masquers and Forensics Patrons are among these important volunteer run organizations that help ensure that our students can expand their realm of educational experiences.
University of New England is one of the leading providers in Education. It is based in Biddeford, ME. To find more information about University of New England, please visit www.une.edu
Blue Sky Education Foundation is a Fredonia, WI-based company in the Education sector.