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The Boston Science Partnership (BSP) aims to improve science education in Boston from middle school through graduate school. We are working toward a vision of science education in Boston in which:

  • Challenging science courses are taught by highly qualified science teachers throughout the Boston Public Schools;
  • Advanced science courses are accessible to all Boston Public School students;
  • University faculty work side-by-side with Boston Public School science teachers in science education reform;
  • Support structures are in place to promote student achievement in science, from grade six through graduate school; and
  • The BSP's successful strategies have a broad impact on urban school systems nationwide.

The BSP brings together three core partners - Boston Public Schools, Northeastern University, and the University of Massachusetts Boston as the lead organization - along with two supporting partners, Harvard Medical School and the College Board. The BSP project began in September 2004 and is funded by a five-year, $12.5 million Math Science Partnership grant from the National Science Foundation.