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About Dr. Wally Boston

Dr. Wally Boston has spent more than two decades guiding universities, colleges, and students toward success. In 2021, Dr. Boston co-founded Green Street Impact Partners, a private equity fund, investing in EdTech start-ups that can positively impact learners.

Dr. Boston was appointed President Emeritus of the American Public University System after serving as President for more than 16 years. He is a member of the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI), which advises the Department of Education’s Secretary on accreditation.

Dr. Boston’s particular interest is in making higher education more affordable and accessible to all learners. He also believes in the power of technology to enable access and improve outcomes for learners in higher education, K-12 education, and workforce development.

STORM: A Stanford University AI Writing System

EdTech

I’ve written about artificial intelligence (AI) for more than a dozen years. For most of that period, my articles were about machine learning and its…

Graduate Degrees: Risky and Unequal Paths to the Top

Higher Education, Workforce

The Wall Street Journal published a series of articles in 2021 about the costs of graduate degrees and the income earned by graduates of those…

Dual Enrollment Continues to Grow Nationally

Uncategorized

I am a fan of dual enrollment programs. For the uninitiated, these programs allow high school students to take courses that earn them high school…

Learn More About Green Street Impact Partners

At Green Street Impact Partners, Dr. Boston looks for innovative ed tech companies in K-12, higher education, and workforce learning seeking funding for additional growth. Drawing from his decades of experience, Wally assists EdTech early growth stage companies in scaling their operations and making a positive impact on learners of all ages.

Finally, Dr. Boston creates excellent opportunities for investors to understand the impact that EdTech investments can make in expanding access, improving learning, reskilling, and upskilling learners in a world that is rapidly changing due to advances in technology.

Learn more about Green Street Impact Partners today!