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Documentary highlighting the success of three high-performing charter schools in the Boston area.

An organization that promotes higher education opportunities for first-generation and other under-served college-bound students. A variety of initiatives and resources have been developed to achieve this goal, including the College-Bound Coalition, The College Access & Opportunity Guide; CSO College Center online clearinghouse of college programs and admissions information and the College Counseling Outreach Initiative

OCAN focuses on program development, advocacy and sustainability.

Research studies and other resources. Pathways To College Network is an "alliance of national organizations that advances college opportunity for underserved students by raising public awareness, supporting innovative research and promoting evidence-based policies and practices across the K-12 and higher education sectors."

An Austin-based program that combines individualized case management, rigorous programming, a "do whatever it takes" philosophy, and performance management to address low-income students' unique academic needs and personal circumstances as they work to become the first in their families to go to college.

First in the Family: Your College Years is comprised of two products for sale: Audio slideshows that capture the voices of students interviewed by the Next Generation Press and a 124-page book that shares the stories of those interviewed and provides tips for high school graduates. These are intended for first-generation college students and the faculty and staff who guide them.

A San Francisco-based college access program that helps students finish high school and become the first in their families to graduate from college. The program takes a long term, individualized approach, making a 10 year commitment to each student, starting the summer after sixth grade through college graduation. The program serves more than 200 San Franciso-based students each year.

Organization aimed at "building, strengthening, and empowering communities committed to college access and success..."

National College Access Network listserv

Member benefits include NCAN Daily E-Briefing and Discussion Listserv, Advisor Discussion Listserv, access to webinars, and more.

EducationWorks provides support for economically disadvantaged communities in Philadelphia, Chester, PA; and Camden and Trenton, NJ. Goal is to provide educational programs and services that enrich the lives of children, youth and families who have obstacles that hinder student achievement.

The College Success Foundation guides underserved, low-income students to finish high school, and provides the system of supports and scholarships needed for students to graduate college and succeed in life.

Lumina Foundation for Education program with the goal to "increase the percentage of Americans with high-quality post secondary degrees and credentials to 60 percent by the year 2025."

The Education Trust promotes high academic achievement for all students, from pre-K through college, with a focus on the underserved. The organization is involved at all levels, from working alongside students, parents, educators and local community leaders throughout the country, through participating in national policy debates.