This series is being sponsored by several institutions. The issue of high academic achievement for all of the children of Boston is an issue that has captured the imagination and is the concern of many different people - K-12 teachers, college professors, museum educators, community activists and parents. It is thus fitting that this series be sponsored by not one but many institutions that care for the wellbeing of children and families in Boston. This series is being sponsored by the following organizations and institutions:

• Harcourt Teacher Leadership Center Boston Children’s Museum www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org
• Office of Urban Initiatives Center for Children, Families and Public Policy Lesley University www.lesley.edu
• School of Education Northeastern University www.neu.edu
• Center for Leadership Development Boston Public Schools www.boston.k12.ma.us
• Schott Foundation for Public Education www.SchottFoundation.org
• Office of Community Relations Wheelock College www.wheelock.edu