In January 2019, the Boston Globe published “The Valedictorians Project,” an investigation that discussed the untapped potential of one of Boston’s greatest resources—the city’s high school Valedictorians, 79% of whom were first-generation college students and 80% identified as people of color.

  • Jan 2019

    The Boston Globe publishes an investigative series, titled “The Valedictorians Project”, which profiles the untapped potential of the city’s public school valedictorians.

  • Winter 2020

    TVP is founded by Warren Tolman, Amy McDermott, and Danielle McCourt, in direct response to the Globe’s research piece.

  • Spring 2020

    TVP welcomes 25 Valedictorians from Boston Public High Schools and 55 mentors as a part of its first cohort.

  • March 2021

    TVP earns its 501(c)(3) non-profit status.

  • Spring 2021

    TVP expands its program to welcome Valedictorians and Salutatorians from Lawrence Public High Schools. TVP welcomes its second class from Boston Public Schools and has its first full-time team of two staff members. TVP receives its 501(c )(3) distrinction.

  • Fall 2021

    TVP launches the Futures Fund, to provide mentees with financial support aimed at bridging the gap between financial aid, and the cost of attending college or starting a career.

  • Spring 2022

    TVP launches in Worcester and Brockton, welcomes its 3rd class of Boston Public Schools, and pilots a nomination program with Lawrence Public Schools that welcomes more students into the program.

  • Spring 2023

    TVP welcomes its 4th class from Boston Public Schools, and expands its nomination program to Brockton, Chelsea, and Worcester, while continuing to welcome nominated students from Lawrence Public Schools.