Who We Are

Boston Leaders for Education (BLE), founded in 2008, is a collaboration of business and civic leaders who are committed to improving educational outcomes for all Massachusetts children. BLE started with a focus on Boston Schools, including Boston public schools and public charter schools, but now works across the state. BLE meets regularly to develop strategies that advocate for sustainable education reforms and a public education system accountable for its performance.

Understanding the critical role that education plays in economic vitality, BLE Members to seek ways to

influence both city and state policies that address the challenge of public education by harnessing the business community’s expertise in accountability measures, finance, human resources, management and communication;

place business and civic leaders in direct contact with schools to actively assist in achieving higher academic results and

engage families and the wider community toward that goal.

Membership is based on dedication to BLE’s mission and commitment to work toward achieving it’s stated goals. BLE has remained an unincorporated organization to ensure that all the energy of the organization goes toward improving educational outcomes for the children of Massachusetts.

Mission

Boston Leaders for Education’s mission is to increase academic achievement, increase accountability, and increase the number of excellent schools in Massachusetts - and in particular in Boston - at a faster pace.