Richard D Lavoie, 180 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116, US

A nationally recognized nonprofit, Lesson One works with schools to help children develop skills that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. Staff members work with teachers and parents to teach kids everything from anger management and self control to how to cooperate and take responsibility for their actions. Lesson One focuses on creating an environment where children want to learn, with approaches that vary between programs for individuals and changing the entire culture of a school. The program has successfully transformed schools with behavioral problems, violence, and an out-of-control attitude into places where students are respectful, trusting, and on their way to becoming successful adults.