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Abrams & Co. Publishers (CT)
Committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children, publishers of language arts materials under The Letter People brand name.
Albany Free School (NY)
Founded in 1969 by Mary Leue, the oldest inner-city independent alternative school in the U.S.
Albert Schweitzer Institute (CT)
Conducts educational programs in youth ethics and health care development.
Association Montessori Internationale (Netherlands)
Furthering the study, application and propagation of the Montessori ideas and principles for educational and human development.
Besant Hill School (CA)
A nonsectarian, college preparatory high school. Since its inception in 1946, the school has been envisioned as an educational community that provides an atmosphere where students may discover both their intellectual and creative potentials.
Book Thing of Baltimore (MD)
Distributes free books in Baltimore.
Center for Purposeful Living (NC)
Offers a continuum of experiential learning opportunities for service-minded individuals of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds.
Center for the Study of Science and Religion (NY)
Unique as an academic enterprise dealing with topics at the conjunction of science and religion, supported by Columbia University.
Central Asia Institute (MT)
Central Asia Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission to promote and support community-based education, especially for girls, in remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Cincinnati Observatory Center (OH)
Houses the oldest telescope still in use in the United States.
CommandN (Canada)
Weekly web news video production that covers technology trends online and offline.
Computers for Children (NY)
Finds new life for donated computers by performing upgrades and placing them in schools, increasing students' access to current technology.
Darrell Calkins (France)
Darrell Calkins offers training to develop 'the personal skills we all need to unleash our unique talents and vision.' He has taught, lectured and led seminars and retreats around the world for more than 25 years. His classes have covered a spectrum that ranges from communication skills for psychologists and priests to stress management and well-being for terminally ill children. He has served as a consultant and trainer for teachers, artists, athletes, negotiators and others in high-performance professions.
Educators for Social Responsibility (MA)
Helps educators create safe, caring, respectful and productive learning environments.
Ekal Vidyalaya (India)
A grassroots movement supporting literacy education in India.
El Rincon (Mexico)
An educational development program located in the beautiful rural community of Malinalco, Mexico. Started by Ellen Calmus, an American writer and photographer, in 1998.
Esalen Institute (CA)
Founded in 1962 as an alternative educational center aligned with the human potential movement.
Ethos Music Center (OR)
Makes the benefits of music education available to every student regardless of income.
Garrett Gunderson (UT)
Author and speaker on the themes of aligning with your 'soul purpose', creating value and leading a fulfilling life. His book 'Killing Sacred Cows' was a best seller.
Institute of Noetic Sciences (CA)
Explores phenomena that do not fit the conventional scientific model, while maintaining a commitment to scientific rigor.
KIPP Foundation (CA)
KIPP is a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools with a track record of preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and in life. There are currently 66 KIPP schools in 19 states and the District of Columbia serving over 16,000 students.
Kabbalah Centre (Israel)
A leading source of kabbalistic education with many study groups throughout the world. Founded in Jerusalem in 1922 by Rav Yehuda Ashlag, one of the greatest kabbalists of the 20th century.
Little Geeks (Ontario)
Collects, refurbishes and re-distributes donated home computers to children in need. These computers are given free of charge, and are coupled with an Internet connection at the child
Lorin Hollander (ME)
Concert pianist, transformational lecturer, and mentor for the gifted.
Matthew B. Crawford (VA)
Philosopher and motorcycle mechanic who "destroys the pretensions of the high-prestige workplace and makes an irresistible case for working with one’s hands". Author of Shop Class as Soulcraft.
Montessori Teacher Training (India)
CERDS (Centre for Educational Research and Developmental Studies)offers Montessori Teacher Training using Montessori tools, methods and principles.
Oak Grove School (CA)
Oak Grove School offers environmentally sensitive, globally focused education to 200 students in preschool through high school. From its organic, vegetarian food program to extensive travel and outdoor ed, it prepares students for college, and for life. Located in Ojai, California on 150 rural acres.
Overlook Institute (NY)
An interdisciplinary research and study group exploring semiotics (the philosophical analysis of signs and forms of signification).
Paul Ekman (CA)
Professor of psychology at the University of California, San Francisco, whose work focuses on the expression and physiology of emotion.
Public Impact (NC)
Helps to create policies and approaches that give public schools the freedom, motivation and capacity to perform.
Reach Out and Read (MA)
Promotes early literacy by bringing new books and advice about the importance of reading aloud into the pediatric exam room.
Sandpoint Waldorf School (ID)
Sandpoint Waldorf School was founded by two teachers in 1992 and now has over 100 students. In the Waldorf tradition, the school is working to create a healthy model of conscious living and learning. Serving Bonner County and surrounding areas in northern Idaho.
Shorelink Community Writers (England)
SCW is a community writing and publishing group which is open to all, but particularly welcomes people who need to develop confidence in expressing themselves.
Southlands Foundation (NY)
Teaching horsemanship to people of all ages, founded by Deborah Daws in Rhinebeck, New York.
TED (CA)
TED stands for Technology, Education, Design. An annual conference that brings together 'the world's most fascinating thinkers and doers who are challenged to give the talk of their lives.'The website offers clips of the talks to the general public, for free.
The Neem Tree Trust (England & India)
Supports the education and vocational training of residents of a disabled boys' home located in Tamil Nadu, India.
The New Atlantis (DC)
A journal of technology and society. "We hope to make sense of the larger questions surrounding technology and human nature, and the practical questions of governing and regulating science—especially where the moral stakes are high and the political divides are deep."
The Spinning Globe (MA)
Focuses on learning for life and lifelong learning. A learning/teaching resource especially in the area of alternative education.
Unified Community (CA)
UnifiedCommunity.info provides an informational networking hub to promote sustainability, appropriate technology, community and cultural restoration, renewable energy, and protection of our soil, air, and water and natural resources.
Waldorf Schools of North America (CA)
The primary Association of Waldorf Schools. Strengthens and supports the Waldorf movement, and informs the public about the benefits of Waldorf Education.
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