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Northstar School aims to promote human excellence by cultivating students, in every grade level, to possess a well-trained mind, healthy body, good manners, and exceptional character. Northstar provides a holistic education where we present developmentally appropriate curriculum that fosters love of learning, curiosity, mastery of core concepts, imagination, and a deep respect for the natural world in a dynamic way that cultivates spiritual, physical, intellectual, and social growth.

“We, Salesian Sisters, commit ourselves to the new evangelization of youth. Impelled by our charism, we evangelize by educating. We open up new ways for the education of the young, deepening within them an attitude of respect for the dignity of the human person and an openness to life in all its forms. We commit ourselves to a community lifestyle which is simple, poor, welcoming, and able to create a new educative presence among poor youth.”

Loyola Academy of St. Louis is a Catholic, Jesuit, upper-elementary and middle school for boys who have the potential for college-preparatory work, but whose progress may be impeded by economic or social circumstances. The Loyola community conducts a challenging program that supports families in preparing each student to achieve his full human potential. In the Ignatian tradition, the school inspires its students to lives of service and leadership through the use of their God-given talents.

CJDS CREATES FOR ITS STUDENTS A STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE IN BOTH JEWISH AND GENERAL STUDIES. STUDENTS DEVELOP A PASSION FOR LEARNING AND A STRONG SENSE OF THEMSELVES AS JEWS AND AS HUMAN BEINGS. STUDENTS ARE INSPIRED TO DEVELOP A STRONG JEWISH IDENTITY THROUGH AN INTEGRATED CURRICULUM WITH A NURTURING, STIMULATING, AND CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT. STUDENTS BECOME A COMMUNITY OF JEWISH LEARNERS, RESPECT AND APPRECIATE DIVERSITY, LOVE TORAH, ISRAEL, HEBREW LANGUAGE, AND PRAYER. THEY ALSO LEARN HOW TO BE CARING AND KNOWLEDGEABLE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY, THE COUNTRY, AND THE WORLD.

The mission of Uplift a Child Interntional (Former name -Vonumu International) is to identify the poor and needy children, place them in a school, and support them through 10 -12 years of schooling through the high school. This will keep the children off the streets, provide them with the basic skills to develop, and give them an opportunity to emerge as self-reliant and productive members of the society. By the time the children completes high school, they will have the necessary social skills and will be mature enough to plan and work towards a brighter future. Until then, we work with each child in helping the child grow in the right direction.

The fundamental goal of the school is to stimulate and guide each student toward understanding and attaining his or her intellectual, creative, moral, and physical potential. Working in partnership with families, NCCS is committed to nurturing human relationships, developing personal and social responsibility, embracing diversity in all its forms, and encouraging community service. The school values childhood as an integral part of life, to be lived fully and happily, and believes that each child should develop a lifelong curiosity for knowledge, a rich creative imagination, and sound habits of concentration and study.

Georgiana Bruce Kirby Preparatory School provides an education of the highest quality in both academics and the arts. Kirby prepares middle and high school students to succeed in college, to become informed and engaged citizens, and to lead active, healthy lives of on-going inquiry. Our distinguished faculty challenges students through rigorous coursework while cultivating an enthusiasm for learning within a friendly, caring, and safe environment. The school recognizes students as unique human beings and fosters an inclusive and diverse educational community based upon mutual respect.

We believe every child has the right to an education regardless of their location, legal status and/or economic background. The Yes We Can Mobile Schools Program is the first bilingual school program for migrant children at the US-MX border. The program currently operates 3 school in the border cities of Tijuana and Ciudad Juarez. The program has enrolled over 1,700 migrant children. The program operates full time from Monday through Friday from 9am-3pm and is taught by accredited teachers. In the program migrant children are given access to full bilingual interactive classrooms, play areas and access to technology.

Our goal is to inspire intelligent use of the earth's natural resources and empower individuals to become leaders in biosphere stewardship. The problem - The health of our biosphere – our life support system – is decreasing due to climate change and the needs associated with a growing human population. Our efforts are strategic - We address this global challenge by working locally with island peoples whose livelihood is most affected by sweeping ecological changes. Our projects are collaborative - We learn from individuals about their environment while empowering them to become active advocates, practitioners, and leaders in their communities.

Founded in 1981 by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the Art of Living is an educational and humanitarian movement engaged in stress-management and service initiatives. The organization operates globally in 152 countries and has touched the lives of over 370 million people. The Art of Living Mission is to educate and strengthen an individual to have a stress free mind and a violence free society. The Art of Living Foundation is dedicated to serving society by strengthening the individual. We do this by offering programs that eliminate stress, create a sense of belonging, restore human values, and encourage people from all backgrounds, religions, and cultural traditions to come together in celebrations and service

Aveson redefines teaching and learning so all children have the opportunity to experience an exemplary public education. We provide the right instruction for every student every day by supporting innovative teaching methods and a personalized, experience-based learning environment to ensure no child is left unknown. Our mission is supported by the following Guiding Principles: Vision means seeing what could be and what will be and living the difference. There is no such thing as too much truth. How you say it is as important as what you say. When identifying problems, offer strategies and solutions. Everyone's time is valuable. Your commitment is to make others around you successful. Our growth together requires us to grow individually. Integrity is everything.

Founded in 1922, Eaglebrook School is a boarding and day school for boys in the sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth grades. Eaglebrook has a diverse student body containing 280 students from 21 states and 21 countries. Eaglebrook's role is to help each boy come into full and confident possession of his innate talents, to improve the skills needed for the challenges of secondary school, and to establish values that will allow him to be a person who acts with thoughtfulness and humanity. Our vision is to help each student develop his unique gifts. Our mission is to meet children where they are in their development and to encourage them to build deserved self-confidence through success.