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Kinkaid's mission is to promote educational excellence, personal responsibility, and balanced growth; and thereby to help its students discover and develop their talents and achieve their best potentials.

Lake Forest Academy (LFA) is an independent, coeducational college preparatory boarding school offering a dynamic, challenging, and diverse high school experience. LFA was established in 1857 and it has been committed to a singular focus of preparing students for high levels of college achievement ever since. LFA strives to embody in its practices and to cultivate in its students excellence of character, scholarship, citizenship, and responsibility. At LFA, students learn valuable lessons not only in the classroom and on the athletic fields but also in the dormitories, student center and dining hall. LFA prides itself on its small classes and its Advisory system which both promote a unique and productive relationship between faculty and students.

The Latin School of Chicago, founded in 1888, is a co-educational independent day school for students in grades junior kindergarten through twelve. The school was designed to provide students with a rigorous college-preparatory education in the classical tradition, with a curriculum that was heavily influenced by Classical studies and the study of the Greek and Latin languages, hence the name "Latin School." Latin is still taught at the school today and is offered starting in sixth-grade. The Latin School of Chicago provides its students with a rigorous and innovative educational program in a community that embraces diversity of people, cultures and ideas. Latin inspires its students to pursue their passions and lead lives of purpose and excellence.

Lawrence Academy recognizes you for who you are and inspires you to take responsibility for who you want to become. By calling on the school To champion excellence in academics and in the arts, athletics, and residential life; To offer innovative programs which personalize learning; To provide students with discerning mentors who support self-discovery and risk-taking; By calling on each other To consider a plurality of perspectives patiently and with curiosity; To engage in respectful dialogue and advance the independent thinking and success of others; To take action for the common good; By calling on yourself To develop your voice and use it creatively, constructively, and with confidence; To reflect upon, understand, and learn from failure as well as success; To cultivate a personal stake in lifelong learning and make honorable, informed choices;you will learn with others to think for yourself.

Established in 1884, the Lincoln School is an independent college preparatory school for girls where high academic and ethical standards challenge students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 to nurture their special talents and interests. Drawing on its Quaker heritage, Lincoln School focuses on character and values, as well as knowledge, simplicity, cooperation, mutual respect, and nonviolent resolution of conflict. The aims of a Lincoln education are confidence, achievement, success, and a life-long love of learning. Total enrollment includes 167 students in grades 9-12, 91 students in grades 6-8, and 130 students in grades Nursery-5.

The August Wilson Center for African American Culture engages regional and national audiences in its mission of preserving, presenting, interpreting, celebrating and shaping the art, culture and history of African Americans, utilizing the rich history, legacy and culture of African-Americans from Western Pennsylvania as a foundation. Donations from people like you helped the August Wilson Center complete the construction of a magnificent cultural facility in Downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District! Now that our doors are open, your support is needed more than ever to help The Center become a premier destination for experiencing African American history and culture, literary arts, dance, music, theater and a broad range of cultivation events and programs. 

Brentwood Academy is a co-educational independent, college preparatory school dedicated to nurturing and challenging the whole person--body, mind and spirit--to the Glory of God.

Malvern Preparatory School is an independent, Catholic school committed to the Augustinian values of veritas, unitas and caritas, meaning truth, unity and love. Since 1842, the School's tradition has been to prepare young men for college, for leadership and for life. Malvern educates its students in a caring environment focused on academics while maintaining balance between spirituality, arts, athletics and activities. Students are learning a foundation of knowledge today so that they may lead with integrity tomorrow. There are currently 613 students enrolled in grades 6-12. Malvern has 125 faculty and staff members; 66% of faculty holds graduate degrees, and the student to faculty ratio is 8:1 overall, with a ratio of 18:1 in the classroom.

Maret is a vibrant, K–12 independent school in Washington, DC. We ignite our students' potential; foster their academic, artistic, and athletic talents; and promote their well-being. We develop the mind, nurture curiosity, welcome challenge, embrace joy, and build community that is equitable and inclusive.

Founded in 1905, the McCallie School is an all-boys boarding and day school with approximately 900 students in grades 6-12. The McCallie School's mission is to prepare its students for college and for life. The school is dedicated to the academic, physical, spiritual, and emotional growth of boys. It seeks to inspire and motivate them: to pursue excellence and take pride in one's work and achievements; to lead lives of personal honor; to be responsible in family and personal relationships; and to manifest concern for the welfare of others. McCallie believes that its on-going Christian tradition builds a strong moral foundation and a sense of civic and social duty.

Memphis University School is a college-preparatory school dedicated to academic excellence and the development of well-rounded young men of strong moral character, consistent with the school's Christian tradition.

The League of Women Voters Education Fund works to encourage the active and informed participation of citizens in government and to increase understanding of major public policy issues.