NewSchools Venture Fund is a is a national nonprofit venture philanthropy working to reimagine public education. Since our founding, in 1998, we have invested nearly $200 million in 200 education ventures. Our investments were instrumental in the creation of nearly 470 new schools with the potential to serve more than 200,000 students, and the development of ed tech products that serve more than 60 million students and their teachers. Learn more at www.newschools.org.

Formerly Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation. Advancing the understanding of the laws and issues affecting natural resources and energy since 1955. Join our group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2653612/

State College Friends School is a Pre-K to 8th grade independent school. Our multi-age classrooms offer experiential, hands-on learning. Teachers meet each student where they are and nurture both social emotional and academic growth to develop a love of learning in every child.

The State Higher Education Executive Officers (SHEEO) is the national association of the chief executives of statewide governing, policy, and coordinating boards of postsecondary education. Founded in 1954, SHEEO serves its members as an advocate for state policy leadership, a liaison between states and the federal government, and a vehicle for learning from and collaborating with peers. SHEEO also serves as a manager of multistate teams and as a source of information and analysis on educational and public policy issues. Together with its members, SHEEO advances public policies and academic practices that enable Americans to attain education beyond high school and achieve success in the 21st century economy.

Christian schools are better together. Christian Schools International provides resources, products, events, and services which equip and enable member schools to carry out their mission. The Christian Schools International Team stands ready to come along side of member schools with support as they seek to carry out their mission through products and events to increase the capacity of Christian school leaders. Christian Schools International school services are designed to help our schools carry out their mission and accomplish their goals as they seek to glorify God through Christian education. Christian Schools International school services provide valuable assistance in such crucial areas as administration and school improvement. Christian Schools International provides services, events, leadership training, instructional webinars, and other opportunities to equip school leaders to serve effectively and efficiently. These programs and events provide the opportunity for school leaders to build connections and strengthen our network of Christian schools across North America and around the world. Christian schools are faced with the challenge of using limited resources to meet the retirement and health care needs of teachers and staff. To help meet this challenge, Christian Schools International has developed products and services that are the best fit for the Christian education community.

Mackintosh Academy Littleton is an IB World School for Pre-K to 8th grade, nurturing the keen minds and compassionate hearts of gifted and creative students. Mackintosh Academy has been setting the standard in gifted education since 1977. We prepare students to thrive in a changing world, with our focus on innovation, service learning, sustainability, and leading-edge educational approaches. • Nationally recognized U.S. Dept. of Education 2018 Green Ribbon School • International Baccalaureate PYP/MYP Programmes • Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) and National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) member • Inquiry-based learning and critical thinking • Caring, intimate community of learners • Whole-child approach develops empathy and imagination as well as intellect • Daily arts and P.E. • Action learning empowers students to grapple with real-world problems Mission Statement: Mackintosh Academy nurtures the keen minds and compassionate hearts of the gifted child in a responsive and caring community of learners. Our students mature into confident, healthy human beings inspired to contribute to a world that needs them. Diane Dunne - Head of School Beth Steklac - Asst. Head & Admissions Director

Rivendell School is a non-profit independent private elementary school and preschool in Fort Collins that offers personalized learning for every student.

Boulder Valley Waldorf School is an independent PK-8 school located at 6500 Dry Creek Pkwy, Niwot, CO, United States.

Climb Wyoming, a non-profit organization, trains and places low-income single mothers in careers that successfully support their families. The mission of Climb Wyoming is for low-income single mothers to discover self-sufficiency through career training and placement. The goal of every Climb Program is to ensure that participants receive the training and skills necessary to enter higher paying careers and to succeed long term in all aspects of their lives. Our primary program objectives are that graduates are trained and placed in high quality jobs, increase their incomes to successfully support their families, reduce dependence on government benefits, and learn the skills needed for successful relationships at home and at work. For job placement, Climb Wyoming’s goal is to specifically target higher paying occupations that meet local workforce needs through extensive research and community partnerships. Climb is also deeply committed to community collaboration and measuring program outcomes for the purposes of analysis, gauging effectiveness, and program improvement.

The American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) is a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit that inspires and supports a culture of American mountain craft. The AMGA is our nation's exclusive representative to the International Federation of Mountain Guides Association (IFMGA), the international governing body responsible for guiding standards and education around the world. Mission To inspire and support a culture of American mountain craft. Company Overview The American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) is a 501(c)(3) educational non‐profit that is dedicated to supporting the American mountain guiding and climbing instructor community. As the leading organization of America’s most vibrant, inspiring community of climbers and skiers, the AMGA offers you cutting edge knowledge and hundreds of years of collective experience that you won’t get from any other climbing organization. AMGA guides and staff are the experts in the business of being a guide. We spent 40 years setting standards for American guiding instruction, protecting the guiding environment, and organizing a powerful, unified community of guides and clients. And we will spend the next 40 supporting you as you pursue your passion. Description Our Vision: To provide renowned, world-class training and certifications to our guides and aspiring guides. To safeguard access to climbing and skiing areas utilized by the guided public. To offer cutting edge resources and services that support and enhance the livelihoods of guides. To be the community hub for all American mountain guides, climbing instructors, and their clients. To be at the forefront of growing and advancing the guiding profession

Kindertales is a cloud-based childcare management software built by childcare operators. On top of automating and streamlining the day-to-day for teachers, directors & families, Kindertales provides powerful reporting and analytics for leaders to increase enrollment and optimize their business operations.

Jarrow Montessori, located in Boulder, CO, serves children ages 18 months through 6th grade. We nurture the development of the whole child through quality Montessori education. Our community supports each child's joyful discovery of self in the journey to becoming a confident lifelong learner and compassionate citizen.