M. Pelton

The American Council on Education (ACE) is a membership organization that mobilizes the higher education community to shape effective public policy and foster innovative, high-quality practice. The organization is based in Washington, D.C. ACE provides services for employers, training providers, colleges and universities, and military and working learners. The organization offers a suite of learning solutions informed by adult, community, and blended learning pedagogies, while its services include evaluation, transcript, and technical assistance for students, employers, and higher education institutions. ACE's research and insights focus on equity-minded leadership, institutional transformation, and student success.

The Boston Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that serves as a platform for businesses to connect, network, and collaborate with each other. The Chamber of Commerce is based in Boston, MA.

Boston Arts Academy was founded in 1998 as the only public high school for the visual and performing arts in Boston. The private company is based in Dorchester, MA. The school provides formal arts training and academic instruction to students from all 23 neighborhoods of the city. Boston Arts Academy has been consistently recognized for its innovative and effective student-centered education, exemplifying the power of an arts-rich education. The school has a proven model for artistic and academic ideation, transforming the lives of more than 1,500 city youth. In fall 2022, the school will welcome students to its first purpose-built, state-of-the-art school building directly across from Fenway Park, with new and much-needed enhanced theatres, career center, academic classrooms, dance studios, music practice rooms, and fashion technology studios and workspace.

The Barr Foundation is a private foundation that invests in human, natural, and creative potential. The foundation is based in Boston, MA and focuses regionally, while selectively engaging nationally. The Barr Foundation works in partnership with nonprofits, foundations, the public sector, and civic and business leaders to elevate the arts, advance solutions for climate change, and connect all students to success in high school and beyond. The foundation has core programs in arts & creativity, climate, and education.

The Association of American Colleges & Universities is a non-profit organization that advocates for liberal education. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company's mission is to promote the importance and democratic values of undergraduate liberal education.

The Museum of African American History operates as a museum. The non-profit company is based in Boston, MA. The CEO of the company is Noelle Trent.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Boston Municipal Research Bureau, Inc. is a non-profit organization that conducts research and provides insights on public policy issues in Boston, MA. The Boston Municipal Research Bureau is a member of the Governmental Research Association. The organization's mission is to promote fiscal responsibility and sustainable growth in the city. The non-profit company publishs research reports, briefs, and articles on various topics such as the city's budget, development, and small businesses. The organization also hosts events and member briefings to discuss their research findings.