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Alternative Education
Educational programs at all levels within or outside the formal education system that provide innovative and flexible instruction, curriculums, grading systems, learning environments or degree requirements, a return to traditional educational values, or other alternatives to the ordinary system of instruction.
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Boards of Education
State or local agencies or boards that are organized for the purpose of governance and management of schools in a state or municipality. Boards of education generally share power with a larger institution such as the government's department of education.
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Early Childhood Education
Programs that provide educational activities and experiences for children from birth to age five which are intended to foster social, physical, emotional and intellectual growth and prepare them for further formal learning.
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Postsecondary Institutions
Programs that provide opportunities for individuals who are beyond the compulsory school attendance age to acquire a higher level of knowledge, skills and specialization in their chosen area of interest within the framework of phased learning in a formal school setting.
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Private Schools
Educational institutions for students in grades K-12 (or 1-12) that are established, controlled and financially supported by private organizations.
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School Districts
Local administrative units that operate schools or contract for school services in specific geographical areas.
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