In Maine, L.L. Bean contributes to statewide initiatives and local education partnerships to improve the quality of education for the children of our employees and neighbors. One such initiative is Project Aspire, a joint effort between L.L.Bean and the Quaglia Institute for Student Aspirations. The program offers parents and teachers insight into eight conditions that affect young people's aspirations. These include a sense of belonging and accomplishment, leadership and responsibility, a spirit of adventure, and fun and excitement.

The mission of the National Association of Elementary School Principals is to lead in the advocacy and support for elementary and middle level principals and other education leaders in their commitment to all children.

The Foundation for Excellent Schools is a nonprofit organization that helps underserved students take steps to prepare for, access, and succeed in college. Since 1991, FES has helped more than 140,000 students in 350 schools nationwide earn better grades, score higher on standardized tests, graduate from high school, pursue post-secondary opportunities, and make meaningful contributions to their schools and communities.

Hershey’s is working with NAESP to recognize and celebrate student aspirations and achievements. The program – Dream. Reach. Succeed. Student Aspiration Awards – has been developed around the nationally acclaimed “Eight Conditions that Make a Difference.” The Eight Conditions are key components in character development and school improvement initiatives.

The International Center for Leadership in Education provides a Master Teacher Network to help schools implement a rigorous and relevant curriculum for all students. Master Teachers are available individually or in teams to conduct workshops in language arts, math, science, technology, social studies and special education.

At AlphaGraphics, we do more than just design, copy and print—we help our customers communicate. Today, the need for effective communication is stronger than ever before—you need to inform, involve, impress and inspire people. You need to connect. At AlphaGraphics, we help you do that better. That’s because we know that good communication is all about people, and the well trained, experienced people at AlphaGraphics are committed to making the most of every visual communication project.

The National Catholic Center for Student Aspirations is dedicated to the significance and growth of Catholic education by improving teaching and learning environments in order for students to reach their dreams and lifelong aspirations. Drawing from the rich tradition of the Catholic faith and the research of our organization, we work with school communities to create inspired and comprehensive learning environments.

Family-owned Colavita USA LLC, headquartered in Linden, NJ, imports and distributes the award-winning Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil as well as durum wheat semolina pasta, a full selection of balsamic and wine vinegars, traditional and organic pasta sauces, and many other fine Italian specialty foods for home, restaurant, and professional use. The company supports The Colavita Center for Italian Food and Wine at the Culinary Institute of America´s Hyde Park Campus, committed to improving the quality and authenticity of Italian food in the U.S. ColavitaUSA, and the Quaglia Institute for Student Aspirations are two families working together to further your family´s aspirations through cooking. Colavita has supported QISA´s Family, Food, and Fun Night to help families prepare an inspirational and healthy Italian meal while learning how to nourish each family´s aspirations.