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VCS

A version control system (VCS) is a category of software tools that records changes to files—typically source code—over time, maintaining a complete history of modifications to enable reversion, comparison, and collaboration among developers.^[1] These systems automate the tracking of who made what changes and when, storing incremental differences rather than full copies of files to optimize storage and performance. By providing mechanisms for branching (creating independent lines of development) and merging (integrating changes), VCS mitigate risks of data loss and conflicts in multi-author projects, supporting empirical improvements in software reliability and team efficiency.^[2] Early VCS were primarily local or centralized, requiring a single server for all operations, as seen in tools like CVS and Subversion, which centralized control but introduced single points of failure and dependency on network access. The shift to distributed VCS, exemplified by Git—created by Linus Torvalds in 2005 to manage Linux kernel development—decentralized repositories, allowing full local histories, offline work, and peer-to-peer synchronization, which has empirically driven higher adoption rates in large-scale open-source and enterprise environments. Git's design emphasizes speed, data integrity through cryptographic hashing, and non-linear workflows, enabling scalable handling of thousands of parallel branches without performance degradation.^[3] Notable characteristics include atomic commits for reliable snapshots, conflict resolution protocols to handle concurrent edits, and integration with platforms like GitHub and GitLab for hosting, which have facilitated global collaboration on projects ranging from operating systems to machine learning frameworks.^[4] While VCS reduce errors empirically demonstrated in studies of collaborative coding productivity, challenges persist in merge conflicts and initial setup complexity, though these are outweighed by benefits in causal traceability of defects.^[1] The dominance of distributed systems reflects a paradigm shift toward resilient, developer-autonomous workflows over rigid hierarchies.^[2]

Video game hardware

Atari Video Computer System (1977)

The Atari Video Computer System (VCS), developed by Atari, Inc., was released on September 11, 1977, initially priced at $199 in North America.^[5]^[6] It introduced swappable ROM cartridges containing game software, marking a shift from built-in games in prior consoles like the Magnavox Odyssey.^[6] The system shipped with Combat as its pack-in title, a multidirectional shooter simulating tank and airplane battles, which demonstrated basic multiplayer functionality using wired joysticks and paddle controllers.^[7] Hardware design emphasized cost efficiency over raw power, utilizing the MOS Technology 6507 microprocessor—a variant of the 6502 with reduced address space—clocked at 1.19 MHz.^[8] System RAM totaled 128 bytes, shared among CPU operations, display generation, and game logic, with no dedicated video RAM; graphics and sound were handled by the Television Interface Adaptor (TIA) chip, supporting up to 128 colors but typically rendering playfields of 160x192 pixels in NTSC regions via programmable sprites and backgrounds.^[8] Cartridges provided 2K to 64K of ROM storage, expandable RAM in some cases, enabling diverse titles from simple arcade ports to complex simulations.^[8] Early "Heavy Sixer" models featured a wooden veneer case and six front switches for power, TV channel selection, and difficulty settings.^[9] The VCS faced initial slow sales due to its high price and limited launch library of nine titles, but adoption surged with hits like Space Invaders in 1980, which sold over 2 million cartridges and boosted console demand.^[10] By integrating arcade-style experiences into homes, it popularized dedicated game consoles, outselling competitors and establishing Atari's market dominance through the early 1980s.^[11] Production revisions in 1978 lightened RF shielding for cost savings, while 1980 models consolidated switches and adopted plastic "Vader" cases, extending lifespan until 1992 amid evolving industry standards.^[12] Its architecture influenced subsequent systems by prioritizing software flexibility, though limitations like minimal memory constrained complexity until third-party bank-switching techniques emerged.^[12]

Atari VCS (2021 console)

The Atari VCS is a hybrid video game console and microcomputer developed by Atari SA, announced in June 2017 initially under the name Ataribox before being rebranded as Atari VCS in 2018.^[13] It was partially funded through crowdfunding campaigns on Indiegogo starting in May 2018, raising over $2 million from backers, though production faced multiple delays due to supply chain issues and refinements in hardware design. Initial units shipped to crowdfunding backers in December 2020, with a general retail release commencing on June 15, 2021, first in Australia and New Zealand, followed by North America via retailers including GameStop and Micro Center.^[14] Hardware specifications position the Atari VCS as a low-power x86-based system rather than a dedicated gaming console optimized for high-end performance. It features an AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G APU with two Zen+ cores and four threads, clocked at 2.6 GHz base and boosting to 3.5 GHz, paired with integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics capable of 1080p output but struggling with modern titles beyond low settings.^[15] The system includes 8 GB of DDR4-2400 RAM shared between CPU and GPU, 32 GB eMMC storage expandable via M.2 SSD or USB drives, and connectivity options such as HDMI 2.0, four USB 3.0 ports, Ethernet, and Bluetooth 4.1.^[15] Priced at $299 for the base unit or $399 bundled with controllers, it launched with two input devices: a retro-inspired Classic Joystick with programmable buttons and analog stick, and a wireless Modern Controller resembling an Xbox gamepad.^[16] The software ecosystem runs a custom Linux distribution called Atari OS, derived from Ubuntu and supporting installation of Windows 10 or other operating systems, effectively functioning as a compact PC for emulation, indie games, and light productivity.^[17] It includes the Atari VCS Vault, a pre-installed library of over 100 emulated Atari 2600 and arcade titles optimized for the hardware, alongside access to Steam, Epic Games Store, and an Atari-specific storefront for retro and new releases.^[18] However, the lack of exclusive first-party development and limited optimization for the underpowered APU restricted its appeal for contemporary gaming, with many titles requiring external PC-like configurations.^[17] Reception highlighted the device's stylistic nod to the original Atari 2600 but criticized its performance as inadequate for a $300 console in 2021, with reviewers noting it underdelivers on promises of retro-modern fusion due to dated components comparable to budget laptops rather than competitors like the PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch.^[16] TechRadar awarded it 2.5 out of 5 stars, praising build quality and classic game access but faulting the absence of compelling new content and poor value against PC alternatives.^[17] Commercial performance was poor, with hardware and accessory sales revenue plummeting from €2.3 million in 2021 to €0.2 million in 2022, prompting Atari to terminate manufacturing contracts in December 2022 and pivot toward licensing deals for future hardware rather than direct production.^[19] By 2023, the console's market presence had diminished, with ongoing software updates but no significant revival in developer support or sales.^[20]

Software engineering

Version control system

A version control system (VCS) is software that records changes to files, typically source code, over time, enabling developers to revert to previous states, track modifications, and collaborate without overwriting each other's work.^[21] These systems maintain a history of revisions through mechanisms like commits, which capture snapshots of the project at specific points, facilitating traceability and error recovery. In software engineering, VCS mitigates risks associated with manual file management, such as lost work or integration conflicts, by providing structured workflows for branching, merging, and auditing changes.^[2] The earliest notable VCS, the Source Code Control System (SCCS), was developed by Marc Rochkind at Bell Labs starting in late 1972, with the first public release (version 4) occurring on February 18, 1977; it introduced delta-based storage to efficiently track file revisions on mainframes like OS/360.^[22] This was followed by the Revision Control System (RCS) in 1982, created by Walter Tichy, which improved on SCCS by allowing reverse deltas for the latest version and forward deltas for older ones, enhancing efficiency for single-user editing before check-in.^[23] Centralized systems like Concurrent Versions System (CVS, introduced 1986) and Subversion (SVN, first release 2000) emerged in the 1990s and 2000s, relying on a single central repository for all changes, which supported multi-user access but created single points of failure. The shift to distributed VCS accelerated with Git, invented by Linus Torvalds on April 7, 2005, initially to manage Linux kernel development after the withdrawal of BitKeeper; Git stores full repository history locally on each user's machine, enabling offline work and decentralized collaboration. VCS types include local (single-user, basic tracking like RCS), centralized (CVCS, e.g., SVN, where clients connect to a server for all operations), and distributed (DVCS, e.g., Git, where every clone is a full repository supporting peer-to-peer syncing). In CVCS, a central server holds the authoritative codebase, requiring constant network access for commits and risking downtime if the server fails, whereas DVCS allows independent development branches that merge later, reducing bottlenecks but increasing complexity in conflict resolution.^[24] Key features across modern VCS include atomic commits (ensuring all-or-nothing changes), branching (creating parallel development lines, e.g., Git's lightweight branches via SHA-1 hashes), and merging (integrating changes with tools to detect and resolve conflicts). In software engineering, VCS benefits include accelerated development cycles by enabling safe experimentation via branches, improved code quality through peer review of diffs, and reduced errors via rollback to verified versions, with studies showing teams using VCS achieve higher productivity and fewer integration failures.^[21] For instance, Git's distributed model has become dominant, powering platforms like GitHub (launched 2008) and GitLab, where over 90% of developers report using it for collaboration, traceability, and compliance in large-scale projects.^[3] Despite advantages, challenges persist, such as steep learning curves for non-linear histories in DVCS and potential for "merge hell" without disciplined workflows.^[25]

Network technology

Virtual Cluster Switching

Virtual Cluster Switching (VCS) is a proprietary Layer 2 Ethernet fabric technology developed by Brocade Communications Systems that enables multiple physical switches to interconnect and function as a single logical switch, forming a scalable, non-blocking fabric for data center networks.^[26] Introduced in late 2010 alongside Brocade's VDX ultra-low-latency data center switch series, VCS addresses limitations in traditional Ethernet architectures by supporting multi-path forwarding, distributed intelligence, and automated configuration sharing across clustered devices.^[27] The technology targets virtualized environments, allowing up to 40 switches in a single fabric cluster to provide aggregated bandwidth exceeding 10 Tbps while eliminating spanning tree protocol overhead and enabling shortest-path frame forwarding. At its core, VCS operates through a distributed control plane where interconnected switches form a VCS fabric via dedicated Inter-Switch Links (ISLs) using VCS-specific protocols for topology discovery and loop prevention.^[28] Switches automatically elect a principal node for centralized functions like fabric-wide policy enforcement, but forward traffic with local intelligence to avoid bottlenecks, supporting features such as Equal-Cost Multi-Path (ECMP) routing and dynamic load balancing.^[29] Configuration is propagated globally upon switch addition, treating the cluster as a unified chassis that simplifies provisioning and reduces manual intervention; management tools allow viewing the fabric as one entity or drilling into individual nodes for diagnostics. This architecture contrasts with conventional hierarchical Ethernet designs by flattening tiers, minimizing latency, and enhancing resilience through redundant paths without broadcast storms.^[30] Key advantages include improved network utilization via lossless Ethernet fabrics compatible with Data Center Bridging (DCB) standards, enabling converged traffic for storage, compute, and virtualization workloads on switches like the Brocade VDX 6720, which supports 40 Gigabit Ethernet ports.^[31] VCS enhances availability by distributing control and data planes, allowing seamless failover and hitless upgrades, while scaling horizontally to accommodate growing server densities in cloud and private data centers.^[28] Independent validations have confirmed its efficacy in reducing oversubscription and operational complexity compared to Spanning Tree-based networks.^[28] Following Broadcom's 2017 acquisition of Brocade, VCS principles persist in subsequent Ethernet switching platforms, though proprietary extensions remain tied to Brocade-derived hardware.^[32]

Veritas Cluster Server

Veritas Cluster Server (VCS) is a high-availability clustering software designed to ensure continuous operation of mission-critical applications across Unix, Linux, and Windows systems by enabling automatic failover in the event of hardware or software failures.^[33] It monitors application health through agents, detects issues via heartbeat mechanisms, and redistributes workloads to standby nodes, minimizing downtime for services such as databases, file systems, and web applications.^[34] Originally developed in the early 1990s by Digital Equipment Corporation, VCS was acquired and commercialized by Veritas Software, with its initial major release in September 1998 supporting up to 32-node clusters for enhanced redundancy.^[35] The software's architecture relies on low-latency transport (LLT) and global atomic broadcast (GAB) protocols to facilitate reliable inter-node communication over private networks, ensuring cluster membership arbitration and data synchronization without single points of failure.^[34] Key features include configurable failover policies, support for n-node topologies (where n represents scalable cluster sizes), and integration with storage solutions like Veritas Volume Manager for coordinated disk access during switches.^[33] VCS also incorporates a "Fire Drill" mechanism, introduced in later versions, which simulates failover scenarios on isolated resources to validate recovery paths without disrupting production environments.^[36] By the 2010s, VCS evolved into Veritas InfoScale Availability, expanding capabilities to include virtual machine monitoring, multi-site disaster recovery, and orchestration of hybrid cloud workloads while maintaining backward compatibility with legacy VCS configurations.^[37] As of 2022, InfoScale 8.0 supports Linux distributions with features like dynamic resource optimization and integration with containerized environments, prioritizing empirical failure detection over assumed uptime guarantees.^[38] This progression reflects Veritas's focus on causal failure isolation, where agent-based probes trigger actions only upon verified faults, reducing false positives in diverse enterprise setups.^[39]

Digital identity

Verifiable credentials

Verifiable credentials (VCs) are tamper-evident digital documents that express claims made by an issuer about a subject, enabling cryptographic verification of authenticity, integrity, and non-repudiation without relying on centralized authorities.^[40] They consist of a set of digitally signed claims, such as attributes or qualifications, bound to a subject's decentralized identifier (DID), allowing holders to prove specific facts selectively while preserving privacy.^[40] The technology supports machine-readable processing, reducing fraud risks associated with physical or traditional digital credentials.^[40] The core specification, the W3C Verifiable Credentials Data Model, defines the structure, including JSON-LD serialization for interoperability, digital signatures (e.g., using ECDSA or EdDSA algorithms), and optional zero-knowledge proofs for selective disclosure.^[40] Version 2.0, published as a W3C Recommendation on May 15, 2025, introduced enhancements for unlinkability, status registries for revocation, and support for nested credentials to handle complex claims like bundled proofs.^[41] Issuance involves an issuer generating and signing the VC with their private key after verifying the subject's claims; the holder stores it in a digital wallet and presents it as a verifiable presentation to verifiers, who validate the signature against the issuer's public key and check embedded metadata.^[40] This process ensures credentials remain valid even offline, provided verifiers can access public keys via distributed ledgers or trusted directories.^[40] Adoption of VCs has accelerated through standards alignment and pilots, though widespread implementation remains limited as of 2025 due to interoperability challenges, regulatory hurdles, and the need for ecosystem maturity.^[42] The European Blockchain Services Infrastructure (EBSI) integrates VCs for cross-border services, issuing profiles compliant with W3C standards since 2021, with expansions to verifiable notifications by July 2025.^[43] In the U.S., initiatives like those from the National Institute of Standards and Technology explore VCs for identity proofing, but federal guidelines emphasize risk assessments for cryptographic dependencies.^[44] Global tracking efforts highlight pilots in over 10 countries for credential issuance, with growth tied to decentralized identity frameworks.^[45] Common use cases include educational diplomas, where universities issue VCs proving degree attainment without disclosing full transcripts; professional certifications, verifiable in hiring processes; and government-issued IDs like digital driver's licenses, enabling age or residency proofs with minimal data exposure.^[46] In supply chain applications, VCs track product provenance, such as ethical sourcing certifications, using standards from organizations like GS1.^[47] Healthcare scenarios involve patient consent proofs or vaccination records, while financial services use them for KYC compliance, allowing selective sharing of attributes like credit scores.^[48] These applications prioritize privacy by design, as holders can zero-knowledge prove claims (e.g., "over 18" without revealing birthdate) via protocols like BBS signatures.^[40] Challenges include key management risks and verifier trust in issuer status lists for revocation.^[49]

Environmental policy

Verified Carbon Standard

The Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) is a voluntary greenhouse gas crediting program administered by Verra, a non-profit organization, designed to quantify and verify emission reductions or removals from projects that offset atmospheric carbon dioxide and other GHGs.^[50] Established in 2007 as the Voluntary Carbon Standard, it has evolved into the most utilized standard in the voluntary carbon market, with over 2,300 registered projects as of 2024 and issuance of Verified Carbon Units (VCUs), each representing one tonne of verified CO2-equivalent reductions or removals.^[50] The program emphasizes methodologies that projects must follow to calculate GHG benefits, including additionality (demonstrating reductions beyond business-as-usual), permanence, and leakage prevention, primarily through third-party validation and verification by accredited bodies.^[51] VCS methodologies cover diverse project types, such as avoided deforestation (REDD+), renewable energy, methane capture, and blue carbon initiatives like mangrove restoration, with detailed protocols for baseline establishment, monitoring, and adjustment for uncertainties.^[51] For instance, forestry projects under VCS often use historical deforestation rates or performance benchmarks to set baselines, aiming to credit activities that prevent projected emissions.^[50] Verra reports that VCS-registered projects have collectively reduced or removed more than one billion tonnes of GHGs since inception, facilitating finance flows into mitigation activities outside regulated compliance markets like the EU Emissions Trading System.^[50] However, participation remains voluntary, and VCUs trade in private markets without government mandates, contrasting with cap-and-trade systems. Empirical assessments of VCS effectiveness reveal mixed outcomes, with cost-effectiveness varying by project type; a 2023 study on forest carbon remuneration under VCS found it can incentivize conservation but often at high per-tonne costs due to methodological complexities in verifying additionality.^[52] Broader analyses, including a 2024 Nature Communications paper reviewing 47 analyzed projects, estimated that fewer than 16% of issued credits represented genuine emission reductions, citing overestimations from optimistic baselines and inadequate monitoring.^[53] Forestry-focused critiques, such as a 2023 investigation by The Guardian drawing on academic analysis of Verra-certified REDD projects, claimed over 90% of offsets from such initiatives were "phantom credits" with negligible climate impact, as deforestation threats were often lower than assumed.^[54] Verra has rebutted these findings, arguing in technical responses that critics misapply statistical methods and ignore project-specific data showing reduced deforestation rates post-intervention, while emphasizing VCS Version 4.4 rules requiring robust verification to prevent over-crediting.^[55] Independent reviews, including a 2023 Berkeley study on REDD+ quality, highlight persistent issues like data opacity and baseline inflation, which undermine causal claims of net atmospheric benefits, though proponents note VCS's adaptability via updated methodologies improves rigor over time.^[56] These debates underscore challenges in causal attribution for offsets, where counterfactual scenarios—essential for proving additionality—rely on models prone to bias without randomized controls, prompting calls for enhanced empirical validation akin to scientific experimentation.^[57] Despite criticisms from outlets and researchers potentially influenced by environmental advocacy agendas, VCS remains dominant, accounting for over half of voluntary market VCUs issued annually, though its net contribution to global decarbonization depends on addressing verified over-issuance risks.^[58]

Competitive gaming

Vietnam Championship Series

The Vietnam Championship Series (VCS) is the top professional League of Legends esports league in Vietnam, serving as the primary competitive circuit for regional teams seeking national titles and international qualification. Operated by Riot Games in collaboration with VNG Corporation, a major Vietnamese gaming firm, the VCS features franchise and promoted teams competing in structured splits throughout the year.^[59] The league has historically drawn significant domestic viewership, with events like the 2024 Summer split accumulating over 5 million hours watched across broadcasts.^[60] Launched in 2013 initially under the Garena Premier League banner before gaining independence in 2018, the VCS evolved from invitational formats to a franchised structure emphasizing player development and regional representation.^[61] Early seasons focused on round-robin play among 8-16 teams, with winners advancing to broader Asian events; by the late 2010s, it solidified as Vietnam's standalone Tier 1 circuit under Riot's global ecosystem, enabling slots at tournaments like the Mid-Season Invitational and Worlds. Vietnamese squads, such as GAM Esports, have secured multiple VCS championships and occasional international upsets, though travel restrictions barred participation in Worlds 2020.^[62] Competition format typically includes Spring and Summer splits, each spanning 8-10 weeks with 7-8 teams divided into regular seasons—often using Swiss or group stages with best-of-one or best-of-three matches—followed by double-elimination playoffs culminating in best-of-five grand finals. Prize pools per split hover around 250 million Vietnamese dong (approximately $10,000 USD), funding team operations amid a growing esports ecosystem. For instance, the 2024 Summer split ran from June 21 to August 25 with 7 teams, split into regular season and playoffs phases.^[63] Promotion and relegation via qualifiers like Road to VCS ensure competitive churn, though franchising stabilized top squads post-2018.^[64] In March 2024, the VCS faced its most severe crisis with a widespread match-fixing scandal implicating players, coaches, and staff from all 8 teams, resulting in 32 temporary suspensions by Riot Games for investigation into rule violations, including unreported fixing awareness. Permanent bans followed for severe offenders, alongside team disqualifications like SBTC Esports in prior years for related infractions such as unpaid salaries. This eroded trust, prompted structural reforms, and led to the VCS's downgrade to Tier 2 status in 2025, stripping direct Worlds seeding in favor of APAC regional qualifiers.^[65]^[66] Despite setbacks, the 2025 Spring split proceeded with 8 teams in a Swiss-to-playoffs format from February 28 to March 30, signaling resilience amid Riot's APAC restructuring.^[67]

Education

Village Community School

Village Community School (VCS) is an independent, coeducational day school offering education from kindergarten through eighth grade, situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan, New York City. Established in 1970, the institution enrolls roughly 330 students and maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 6:1, with annual tuition set at $52,150 as of recent records. The school's facilities occupy buildings at 272–278 West 10th Street, originally associated with the former St. Veronica's Parochial School before conversion to independent use. VCS prioritizes the K–8 developmental window, structuring its program around hands-on, project-based learning with a social studies core to cultivate self-motivated students skilled in reading, writing, critical thinking, and problem-solving.^[68]^[69]^[70]^[71]^[72] The school was founded by Sheila Sadler, who served as its inaugural director for two decades until her retirement. Sadler's 1969 proposal outlined a vision for challenging children to become lifelong learners through rigorous, engaging education, which shaped VCS's early ethos. Under subsequent leadership, including heads emphasizing community integration and academic tailoring, the school has expanded facilities, such as an annex in the historic district, to accommodate growth while preserving its neighborhood roots. Enrollment data indicates a stable student body of 314 to 339, reflecting selective admissions focused on fostering an inclusive environment without specified quotas.^[73]^[74]^[75]^[69]^[70] Academically, VCS employs multi-age groupings, such as 5/6 and 7/8 classrooms, rotated annually to promote leadership and peer mentoring, alongside subject-specific instruction in arts, sciences, and athletics encompassing 12 sports programs. The curriculum integrates equity and creativity as stated priorities, though outcomes emphasize high school placement success and student confidence-building over standardized metrics. No public data on test scores or comparative performance is mandated, as VCS operates outside public oversight, with parental reviews highlighting strong preparation for selective secondary schools.^[76]^[77]^[78]^[70]^[79]

The Villages Charter Schools

The Villages Charter Schools (VCS) operates as a tuition-free public charter school system in The Villages, an unincorporated community in Sumter County, Florida, providing education from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Founded to support the growing population of the planned retirement development, VCS emphasizes a technology-integrated curriculum, specialized academies, and extracurricular programs in arts, athletics, and sciences. As of the 2024-2025 school year, enrollment stands at 4,030 students across its campuses.^[80] VCS received approval from the Sumter County School Board in 1999 and opened its elementary school (grades PK-5) in August 2000 with 341 students. The middle school followed in 2001, accompanied by an Early Childhood Center, while the high school launched in 2003, initially serving grades K-10 with 1,217 students that year. The first high school graduation occurred in 2005, marking the completion of its K-12 structure. Subsequent expansions included a new campus in Middleton in 2023 and ongoing facility renovations. The system has earned 22 consecutive "A" ratings from the Florida Department of Education since 2002, reflecting consistent high performance in state assessments.^[80] Academically, VCS outperforms state averages, with 78% of students proficient or above in mathematics and 75% in reading on state exams. For the high school, the 2024 graduation rate reached 100%, with 67% of students participating in Advanced Placement courses. Specialized programs include career academies in areas such as entrepreneurship and agriscience, alongside an Early College initiative allowing high school students to earn an associate's degree through partnerships with local colleges. Athletics and fine arts offerings further support student development, with teams competing at regional levels.^[81]^[82]^[80] Governed by an independent charter school board, VCS functions as a "charter-in-the-workplace" model, drawing support from local businesses and the community to attract families and employees to The Villages development. Historical data indicate VCS students have exceeded Florida statewide assessment benchmarks by 10-20% over multiple years, though some parent reviews cite issues like overcrowding and isolated bullying incidents. No major systemic controversies have been documented in official records, though a 2016 lawsuit led to the dissolution of a non-credit community college program affiliated with the high school.^[83]^[84]^[85]^[86]

Valdosta City Schools

Valdosta City Schools is a public school district serving the city of Valdosta in Lowndes County, Georgia, United States, operating eight schools from pre-kindergarten through grade 12.^[87] The district enrolls approximately 8,406 students, with a student-to-teacher ratio supported by 589 full-time equivalent classroom teachers.^[87] Its student body is predominantly minority, at 90% non-white, and 66.1% economically disadvantaged, reflecting the socioeconomic demographics of the area.^[88] The district traces its origins to December 20, 1893, marking 130 years of operation as of 2023, with education provided continuously since its founding amid Valdosta's development as a regional hub.^[89] Desegregation efforts began in 1968, aligning with federal mandates following the 1954 Supreme Court ruling against segregated schools, though full integration faced local resistance typical of Southern districts during that era.^[90] The district comprises five elementary schools (J.L. Lomax Elementary, Pinevale Elementary, S.L. Mason Elementary, Sallas Mahone Elementary, and W.G. Nunn Elementary), two middle schools (J.L. Newbern Middle and Valdosta Middle), and one high school (Valdosta High).^[91] Academically, the Class of 2025 achieved a four-year cohort graduation rate of 92.9%, an increase from prior years, though three schools were designated for low achievement based on averaged 2023-2024 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) scores by the Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.^[92]^[93] District-wide efforts address student behavior issues, with data compiled in 2024 showing repeated disciplinary problems, prompting partnerships with parents for social skills development.^[94]

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May 25, 2024 · Introducing Cluster Server · About Cluster Server · How VCS detects failure · About cluster topologies · Basic failover configurations.
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a quick reference for numerous Cluster Server (VCS) commands
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History of Veritas Software Corporation - FundingUniverse
When Veritas introduced its Cluster Server software in September 1998, the new software allowed the clustering of 32 servers, which meant that one idle server ...<|separator|>
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The Veritas Technology Partner Program (VTPP) allows technology partners to create custom agents for. InfoScale Availability, formerly known as Cluster Server ( ...
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Verifiable Credentials Data Model v2.0 - W3C
May 15, 2025 · A verifiable credential is a specific way to express a set of claims made by an issuer, such as a driver's license or an education certificate.
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Jul 4, 2025 · EBSI's Verifiable Credentials profile uses this W3C standard to ensure interoperability and wide adoption.History · Ebsi Provides The Elements... · Understand The Ebsi...<|separator|>
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Digital Identity in the US Part 2: Decentralized Identity and Verifiable ...
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This is a community resource for tracking the adoption of verifiable credentials around the world. Please have a look around and join 10+ others who have ...
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Verifiable Credentials Use Cases - W3C
Sep 24, 2019 · Verifiable credentials can be used for qualifications, achievements, and information about an entity's background, such as in education, retail ...
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Feb 3, 2025 · Use Cases · Product Provenance: Track the origin and journey of products, providing consumers with verifiable proof of ethical sourcing or ...
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Lightweight Verifiable Credential Schema and Process (LVCSP) TC
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[PDF] Verifiable Credentials: Concepts to Practice
Signature verification: Verifiers could verify the signature inadequately/partially and accept tampered credentials. Mitigating measures:.
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Verified Carbon Standard - Verra
The Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program is the world's most widely used greenhouse gas (GHG) crediting program. It drives finance toward activities that ...VCS Program DetailsHow do I develop a project?Verified Carbon Units (VCUs)The VCS in Compliance MarketsVCS Version 4 Archive Rules ...
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VCS Program methodologies - Verra
Methodologies in the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program set out detailed procedures that projects must follow to quantify greenhouse gas (GHG) benefits.
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Paying for forest carbon: Cost‐effectiveness of the Verified Carbon ...
Nov 3, 2023 · This study examines the cost-effectiveness of the remuneration scheme employed by Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), a commonly used carbon accounting method.Missing: empirical | Show results with:empirical
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Systematic assessment of the achieved emission reductions of ...
Nov 14, 2024 · We estimate that less than 16% of the carbon credits issued to the investigated projects constitute real emission reductions.
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Jan 18, 2023 · Investigation into Verra carbon standard finds most are 'phantom credits' and may worsen global heating.
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“Patently Unreliable”: Verra Addresses Criticism of Rainforest Offset ...
Jan 31, 2023 · The Guardian article makes sensational claims about the value of carbon credits issued by Verra for rainforest offset projects, also known as REDD projects.Missing: controversies | Show results with:controversies
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[PDF] Quality Assessment of REDD+ Carbon Credit Projects
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Bogus Carbon Credits a 'Pervasive' Problem, Scientists Warn | TIME
Mar 21, 2023 · A new study covering almost 300 carbon offset projects found the majority fail to implement good practice in carbon accounting.
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ABC: who are Verra and Gold Standard? - Arbonics
Verra's standard is called the VCS (Verified Carbon Standard) and it issues credits known as VCUs (Verified Carbon Units). Last year, 52% of all VCUs issued ...
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League of Legends - Competitive Operations - Riot Games
Pacific Championship Series (PCS); and. Vietnam Championship Series (VCS). These leagues serve as localized entry points for aspiring professionals, creating ...News · Global Events · Mid-Season Invitational...
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Vietnam Championship Series League Overview | Esports Charts
LoL Overall series statistics ; VCS Summer 2024 · LoL , Vietnam Championship Series , Riot Games. + 2. 21.06.24 - 18.08.24 $71 302. $71 302. 5 235 917 HW ; VCS ...
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LOL - VCS Winter - Esports - BetsAPI
The first tournament was held in 2013 with the name Vietnam Championship Series without qualifying, the participating teams were invited by Vietnam Esports and ...<|separator|>
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Riot Games announces format change to worlds due to absence of ...
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Vietnam Championship Series 2024 Summer Split kicks off on June ...
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VCS 2025 Finals - LoL - Viewership, Overview, Prize Pool
About tournament ; Date: 19.07.25 - 20.07.25 ; Series: Vietnam Championship Series ; Type: vn. Offline ; Organizers: Riot Games ; Venue: vn. Nguyễn Du Gymnasium.
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VCS match-fixing scandal explained: Vietnam's pro LoL league in peril
Jun 7, 2024 · In total, 32 players and coaches were suspended for their involvement in match-fixing within the VCS.
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SBTC Esports Axed From Riot Games Tournaments Amidst Scandal
Aug 22, 2023 · The ban comes in light of allegations regarding unpaid player salaries and involvement in match-fixing. VCS Drops the Hammer on SBTC Esports.
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LoL Esports: Building Towards A Brighter Future
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Village Community School: Home
VCS is a K–8 school in Manhattan's West Village. We believe the K–8 years to be the most important years in a child's education.Tuition & Tuition AssistanceEmploymentAdmissions expand this sectionHigh School PlacementAbout
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Village Community School - Education - USNews.com
Village Community School is a private school located in New York, NY. The student population of Village Community School is 314.
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Village Community School - New York, New York - NY | GreatSchools
Village Community School is a private school offering 12 sports. It is one of 1121 schools in New York, NY.
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Nancy Beal*Art Teacher
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The Irish Immigrant Community of the Far West Village
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VCS Magazine Spring 2023 by www.vcsnyc.org - Issuu
Aug 16, 2023 · In her initial proposal to establish Village Community School in 1969, Sheila Sadler wrote that “challenging children to become lifelong ...
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[PDF] The New York Leader in K–8 Education
Village Community School is strengthened and enriched by the diversity of our students, ... Founding Director Sheila Sadler led VCS for 20 years, retiring ...
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Village Community School Looks to Expand - WESTVIEW NEWS
Nov 8, 2018 · Two views of the Annex to the Village Community School, the most recent structure built in the Historic District Extension, was constructed to ...
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Academics - Village Community School
VCS aims to develop skilled readers/writers, critical thinkers, and problem solvers through hands-on, project-based learning, and subject-specific instruction.
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K-8 at VCS offers tailored education, promotes leadership, shapes well-rounded individuals, builds confidence, and prepares students for high school.
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TVCS has enrollment of 1,217 students in grades K-10 to start the 2003-2004 school year. The elementary, middle school and the high school all earn an "A rating ...
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The student population of Villages Charter School is 3,473 and the school serves PK-12. At Villages Charter School, 78% of students scored at or above the ...<|separator|>
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Villages Charter School is ranked #1,348 nationally and #92 in Florida, with a 67% AP participation rate, 100% graduation rate, and 15:1 student-teacher ratio.
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[PDF] The Villages Charter School, Inc.
An additional purpose of this report is to provide profiles of VCS student performance compared to students of the surrounding DISTRICT (Sumter County) and the ...
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• Over the course of the school's 16 year history, VCS has consistently outperformed other Florida schools on state-wide assessments by 10%-20%. Charter School.
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Physical Address: 1204 Williams ST. Valdosta GA, 31601 ; Phone: (912)333-8500 ; Type: Regular local school district ; Status: Open ; Total Schools: 8.<|separator|>
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Valdosta City - Education - U.S. News & World Report
Valdosta City contains 8 schools and 8,291 students. The district's minority enrollment is 90%. Also, 66.1% of students are economically disadvantaged. Schools ...
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Valdosta City Schools' Class of 2025 Achieves 92.9% Graduation Rate
Sep 29, 2025 · Valdosta City Schools proudly announces a four-year cohort graduation rate of 92.9% for the Class of 2025, reflecting a significant increase ...Missing: CCRPI | Show results with:CCRPI
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Three Valdosta schools make state's low-achievement list
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Valdosta City Schools address student behavior throughout district
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