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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co. is a learning company, which engages in instructional curriculum, assessment, technology, and professional learning. The company was founded in 1832 by William Ticknor and James Fields and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Renaissance Learning, Inc. engages in the provision of technology-based school improvement and student assessment programs for kinder to grade 12 schools. Its products include Star 360, myIGDIs, Accelerated Reader, Math and myON. The firm's software solutions offers assessments, early literacy, individualized and balanced instruction, and response to intervention. The company was founded by Judith Ames Paul and Terrance D. Paul in 1986 and is headquartered in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.

Academic Merit LLC engages in providing e-learning services. It specializes in literacy, writing, professional development, assessment and reading. The company was founded by Ogden Morse and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Haights Cross Communications, Inc. publishes test preparation and supplemental education materials. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Software & Information Industry Association, Inc. operates as a business association for the software and information industry. The firm investigates and prosecutes companies accused of using software or content illegally. It provides services in government relations, business development, corporate education and intellectual property protection. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Cengage Learning, Inc. provides educational technology solutions. It offers personalized services and course driven digital solutions for the higher education and K-12, professional, and library markets. The firm's brands include Brooks, Cole, Course Technology, Delmar, Gale, Heinle, South Western, and Wadsworth. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Bigchalk was founded in 1999 with the combined assets of ProQuest's K-12 division and Infonautics Inc.'s K-12 business. The company supplies comprehensive reference databases, using pictures, magazines, newspapers, as well as audio and visuals, to make learning more interactive and enjoyable. The ProQuest Co. recently acquired bigchalk and is fully integrating it into ProQuest Information & Learning (www.il.proquest.com)

Barclays Capital, Inc. is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1997 and is a subsidiary of Barclays Group US, Inc., ultimately owned by Barclays plc (LON: BARC) in Great Britain. Barclays Capital provides large corporate, government and institutional clients a full spectrum of prime brokerage services which includes equities and fixed income financing, OTC Clearing, Futures and Foreign Exchange Prime Brokerage and access to industry insights and analytics from their Strategic Consulting team.

Qdoba Restaurant Corp. operates and franchises fast-casual Mexican restaurants. Its products include signature flavors, burritos, craft 2, grilled quesadillas, 3-cheese nachos, taco salads, kids meal and chips and dip. The company was founded by Anthony Miller and Robert Hauser in 1995 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Providence Equity Partners LLC (Providence Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1989 by Glenn Creamer and Jonathan M. Nelson. The firm is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island.

Part of Pearson Plc, Pearson School Systems is a private company that provides student information and digital resources for pre-kindergarten education. The company is based in Mesa, AZ.

Bowdoin College is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational residential, undergraduate liberal arts institution founded in 1794. It is located in Brunswick, ME.

Copyright Clearance Center, Inc. provides copyright licensing solutions. Its products and solutions include rightsholders, academia, and businesses. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Danvers, MA.

Penn Foster Education Group, Inc. provides distance learning courses. The firm offers coaching and support to students through academic, professional and personal support from its faculty, student services team and online student community. The company was founded by Thomas J. Foster in 1890 and is headquartered in Scranton, PA.

Ruffalo Noel Levitz LLC engages in the provision of technology enabled enrollment and fundraising management services. It offers student retention and completion, professional development, and student success. The company was founded by Albert Ruffalo in 1991 and is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Jacuzzi Brands Corp. engages in the manufacture and distribution of bath, plumbing, and backyard products for the residential, commercial, and institutional markets. Its products include whirlpool baths; outdoor hot tubs; showers; sanitary ware; bath tubs; and fixtures and accessories. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Chino Hills, CA.

Assessment Technologies Institute LLC provides assessment and remediation tools for nursing students. The firm's solutions include pre-program, during nursing school, post graduation and faculty nursing solutions. The company was founded by Leslie Schaaf Treas in 2001 and is headquartered in Leawood, KS.

Edline LLC provides information technology solutions to K-12 schools. It is a learning community management system that many schools use for school and class organization. The firm provides district, school and classroom level website support for administrators, parents, teachers and students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The company was founded by Daniel S. Abrams in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Online Learning Consortium, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides online learning services to professional development instructions and educators. It offers consulting services, signature conferences and networking events, professional development, and research and publications. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Newburyport, MA.

Apollo Global Management, Inc /Private Equity/ (Apollo Global Private Equity) is a private equity firm founded in 1990. The firm is headquartered in New York City.

IMS Global Learning Consortium is a non-profit organization that focuses on advancing technology to improve educational participation and attainment affordably. The private company is based in Lake Mary, FL. The company collaborates with leading suppliers, higher education institutions, K-12 districts and schools, and government organizations to enable better teaching and learning through interoperability and adoption initiatives. IMS sponsors an annual program that recognizes the impact of innovative technology on educational access, affordability, and quality while developing leadership and ideas to help shape the future of educational technology. The CEO of the company is Rob Abel.

Ellucian Co. LP engages in the provision of higher education software and services. It offers a portfolio of cloud-ready technology solutions and services to colleges and universities, such as enterprise resource planning and student information systems; constituent relationship management; and integration and analytics. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Reston, VA.

Smart Foodservice Stores LLC operates as a wholesale food distributor and foodservice warehouse. It offers baking, cooking, and wholesale food supplies. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Milwaukie, OR.

Girls Who Code, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology. It provides 7-week Summer Immersion Program, a 2-week specialized Campus Program, after school Clubs, and a 13-book New York Times best-selling series. The company was founded by Reshma Saujani in 2012 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

New York University Tandon School of Engineering engages in the provision of educational services focusing on science and technology. Its degrees and programs include bachelor of science, master of science, doctor of philosophy, advanced certificate programs, a bridge program to NYU Tandon, and industry partner programs. The company was founded in 1854 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY.