Achievements
- Became the first privately funded language arts curriculum in the Boston Public Schools.
- Recognized nationally as a model for non-profit -school collaboration.
- Raised millions of dollars in revenue and in-kind services for Boston Public Schools.
- Featured in academic studies (Boston University Journal of Education), in student publications (Weekly Reader news), in educator newsletters nationally (Educators for Social Responsibility), and in trade books (Kids and Courage);
- Received International and national awards (International Reading Association Program Excellence Award; Golden Globe New England award for video teaching material)
- Awarded the 2005 Massachusetts Governor's Award for community contribution.
- Engages thousands of volunteers with schools. For 15 years, we have bridged the public and school communities, offering a window into the lives of children.