Ep 20: Does every student in Boston attend the school they deserve? A Conversation with Will Austin

Joining us for this episode of Catalysts for Change is Will Austin, CEO of the Boston Schools Fund. A graduate of the Boston Public School system, and a former educator in Boston, Will works with and invests in high-performing public, private and charter schools to help them increase the number of seats in their schools and move the city to a goal of providing high quality seats for all Boston students.

Will started his career in education as a math teacher at Roxbury Preparatory Charter School and was nominated for Massachusetts Teacher of the Year. He then served as Co-Director for Roxbury Prep, and later served as the Chief Operating Officer of Roxbury Prep for Uncommon Schools. Will launched Boston Schools Fund in 2015, and now works with nearly 40 schools which BSF has identified as “high potential” in the Boston area.  BSF provides both investment and strategic planning support to help these schools expand to serve more children. Boston School Fund collaborates with schools, families, and community organizations to ensure equitable access for all students.