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The Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color (COSEBOC) is re-imagining and transforming the schooling experience for males of color.

The Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color (COSEBOC) is a non profit organization located in Boston MA, but serving nationally. The mission is to influence culture and education by re-imagining and transforming the schooling experience for males of color. COSEBOC's signature event is the Annual Gathering of Leaders, bringing hundreds of educators, community leaders and advocates, school administrators, etc together to explore, present findings, share stories and experiences, discuss issues and find like minded people who care passionately about this issue. This annual gathering has been generating increasing interest in the urgency of this cause since 2006.

In addition to the Annual Gathering of Leaders, COSEBOC is dedicated to finding and awarding successful schools educating boys of color. Every year, beginning in 2012, COSEBOC awards up to 5 schools who successfully and consistently generate male students of color with academic outcomes and personal characteristics that rival statewide averages. These awards (along with a $10,000 grant to each school) are presented at the Annual Gathering of Leaders.

COSEBOC's founder and visionary leader, Ron Walker, has been an educator for his entire working life. Following his retirement, his vision for what is possible for young men of color has become the driving force of COSEBOC. His passion and wisdom inspires everyone who comes in contact with him.