Dominican offers the best small university experience in Northern California by delivering a well-rounded education, supportive relationships, and career building experiences to students from all backgrounds, at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dominican University offers a top-tier education that prepares every student for a complex, diverse, and changing world. Founded in 1890, Dominican enjoys a century-long reputation for excellence in scholarship, research, and community outreach.

Established in 1942, GDB is the largest Guide Dog school in North America and continues its dedication to quality student training services and extensive follow-up support for graduates. Our programs are made possible through the teamwork of staff, volunteers and generous donors. GDB receives no government funds. Services are provided to students from the United States and Canada at no cost to them. GDB is headquartered in San Rafael, California, with a second campus in Boring, Oregon. More than 12,500 teams have graduated from our program, and there are approximately 2,200 active teams in the field currently. VISION STATEMENT: Guide Dogs for the Blind envisions a world with greater inclusion, opportunity and independence by optimizing the unique capabilities of people and dogs. MISSION STATEMENT: Guide Dogs for the Blind empowers lives through exceptional partnerships between people, dogs and communities.

Marin Academy is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory high school, located in San Rafael, California, twelve miles north of San Francisco. Marin Academy is recognized as an innovative school whose blend of rigorous college preparation and distinguished performing and visual arts occupies a unique place in secondary education. We are a school which seeks to balance its commitment to providing an outstanding academic curriculum alongside a variety of challenging experiences – among them athletics, outdoor education, and service learning – when, taken as a whole, constitute a Marin Academy education. The MA community is based on respect and trust, where students and teachers relate to each other as individuals as they encourage each other to "think,"​ "question,"​ and "create."​ The Marin Academy graduate is a self-directed, lifelong learner who approaches the world with sensitivity, creativity, passion, confidence and a strong sense of purpose.

The Branson School is a coeducational, college-preparatory day school of 345 students, grades 9-12, located in Marin County, California. Branson's mission is to develop students who make a positive impact in the world by leading lives of integrity, purpose, learning, and joy. Branson is an ever-evolving educational community that challenges and supports students as they grow into confident, thoughtful, ethical people. We encourage students to be brave in whatever they do – in the classroom, on the field, on stage, in the community, even with their peers. Branson also believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to create a truly excellent learning environment and a vibrant, caring community. From the classroom, to affinity spaces, to athletics, clubs, and beyond, we aspire to ensure that every member of the Branson community feels a deep sense of belonging and inclusion. At the heart of Branson is the trusting, dynamic relationship between dedicated teachers and students. The Branson faculty and staff value student-centered teaching and decision-making, continual growth, and collaboration. They respond to challenges with open minds and creative spirits, and they fully participate in the Branson community in a multitude of roles. They are widely regarded as outstanding, innovative leaders in teaching and their areas of expertise. Branson faculty and staff work and collaborate together on our beautiful, 17-acre campus, where a shared sense of purpose and love for their students create a joyful and tight-knit community.

San Domenico, a coed K-8 day school and coed 9–12 day and boarding school just north of San Francisco, is California's oldest independent school. At SD we believe that what students do with their education is just as important as their academic performance. Every day we encourage our students to not just study, but also to reflect on their learning, find their purpose, and celebrate in community, because an exceptional education, where values and academics join together, creates more than just great students—it develops great people. Our community is comprised of families of many faiths including Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, etc., as well as families who do not follow any particular faith but appreciate the value of discovering a sense of the sacred in its many manifestations. As a K-12 day school with an international and regional boarding program option for Upper School students, one of the unique aspects of an SD education is our diverse student body. With a far-reaching private bus system, we enroll boys and girls from regions throughout Marin, San Francisco, Napa, the South Bay, and around the world. Our 515-acre campus, nestled in the hills of San Anselmo, is a welcome "home away from home"​ and includes world class facilities: - music conservatory - hiking and mountain biking trails - aquatics center - state of the art gymnasium - 1-acre organic garden - visual and digital arts - makers program - 2,358 solar panels - 6 tennis courts San Domenico is the recipient of awards including but not limited to: - Common Sense Media Leadership - Apple Distinguished School - United States Department of Education Green Ribbon Award for Excellence in Sustainability - National Association of Independent Schools'​ Leading Edge award for Sustainability - Grand Champion award at the National Orchestra Festival, Virtuoso Program - Phillips Writing Awards We invite you to schedule your tour today! Learn more at www.sandomenico.org

Sonoma Academy is a dynamic coed, college preparatory high school providing a premier education to over 250 motivated learners from Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Mendocino, and Lake Counties. Sonoma Academy has a highly personalized academic environment, with an average class size of 12, one teacher for every ten students, and one advisor for every eight students.Our 34-acre campus is surrounded by over 1,000 acres of protected open space. Along with a rigorous curriculum, SA’s program offers opportunities to pursue arts, athletics, community service, international travel/study, environmental leadership, and digital arts.

Welcome to Marin Primary & Middle School, a preschool through eighth grade independent, co-educational learning community located in Larkspur, CA. We inspire joyful learning, honor each child, and build connections to empower all students to make a difference. Since 1975, MP&MS has been an innovative learning community where integrated, experiential projects complement a strong core curriculum. Our founders envisioned a school where childhood is treasured, learning is relevant, and students thrive personally and academically. Our graduates leave MP&MS well-prepared as 21st century thinkers with the confidence to take risks and meet challenges in the next chapter of their educational lives. Our dynamic curriculum and team teaching model provide opportunities for students to explore their passions and deepen their learning alongside talented educators who value collaboration and creativity. Our enhanced campus provides learning opportunities that extend well beyond the classroom, including STEAM, drama, athletics, an engaging after school program, and more. We value, seek, and foster a diverse and inclusive community. Our school welcomes applications from children who love to learn, who rise to the challenge of a strong academic program, and who thrive in an environment that promotes leadership, independent thinking, self-advocacy, and empathy.

New Tech Network (NTN) is a national nonprofit dedicated to systemic change in education. We center K-12 schools as the units of change, working closely with district leaders, school principals, and classroom educators, to co-design an approach to change that is specific to their context. With more than 25 years of supporting schools and districts in change-making, NTN has the ability to recognize common patterns across systems and what is unique about each school and district community. New Tech Network schools — now over 200 strong — are committed to these key focus areas: college and career ready outcomes, supportive and inclusive culture, meaningful and equitable instruction, and purposeful assessment. The student experience is tied directly to deeper learning outcomes. Students gain skills and use their voices in ways that prepare them for life beyond school. Project-based learning in NTN schools allows students to engage with material in creative, culturally relevant ways, experience it in context, and share their learning with peers.

The San Francisco North Bay’s leading college success nonprofit, 10,000 Degrees helps students from low-income backgrounds get to and through college. 100% of 10,000 Degrees students come from low-income backgrounds and most are first in their family to go to college. 10,000 Degrees believes all students can succeed in college and beyond, so there is no GPA requirement to apply. Thanks to comprehensive personal support, academic counseling, and financial aid management, over 80% of 10,000 Degrees 4-year college students earn bachelor’s degrees, compared to 31% nationally and take on 80% less student loan debt. As vital members of local communities, 10,000 Degrees college alumni are more likely to vote, more likely to volunteer, and earn over $1 million more in their lifetimes.

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The Institute of Reading Development is a nationwide leader in reading skills instruction. Since 1970, the Institute has taught more than two million students in partnership with colleges and universities across the United States. The Institute’s inspired instruction encourages a lifelong love of reading in every student.

FrontRow makes technology that improves communication in any learning environment. Classroom audio, automated lesson capture and distribution, room control, and campus control are among the solutions we offer schools and training facilities around the world. The result is better learning outcomes, improved test scores, and greater efficiency in the learning enterprise. FrontRow is based in Petaluma, California, with offices in Toronto, Copenhagen, Brisbane, and Shenzhen. Our products and solutions are sold through reseller partners throughout the world. FrontRow is part of the William Demant Group, founded in 1904. Listed on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange (CSE3247), William Demant comprises a group of international companies that develop, manufacture, and sell advanced technology in the hearing healthcare and educational field. Through 45 Group companies located in over 20 countries, consolidated sales exceed US$1 billion.