Grad Nation
In 2010, America’s Promise Alliance launched its most ambitious campaign ever — Grad Nation — to end the high school dropout crisis and prepare young people for college and the 21st century workforce. One in four public school children drop out before they finish high school. That’s 1.3 million students a year — one every 26 seconds, 7,000 every school day. But this is a campaign we can win … must win … and will win. Grad Nation has two goals: 1. 90 percent graduation rate nationwide by 2020, with no school graduating less than 80 percent of its students. 2. Regain America’s standing as first in the world in college completion. We need everyone involved — civic and business leaders, elected officials, educators, faith leaders, parents, volunteers, young people themselves.
100 Best Communities for Young People
The 100 Best Communities for Young People presented by ING is a signature initiative of America’s Promise Alliance and an important part of the Grad Nation campaign. Each year, America's Promise and ING celebrate 100 deserving communities who effectively provide their youth with the Five Promises and work to increase graduation rates. Winning communities come from all across the country and are addressing the unique challenges they face. Any community committed to better serving its young people is welcome to apply.
Grad Nation Communities
Grad Nation Communities are at the front line of efforts to help young people succeed in school, work and life. They are part of an initiative launched in September 2011 to recognize communities across the nation for their efforts in support of our Grad Nation campaign. We encourage all communities to join us. Grad Nation Communities not only participate in the campaign but also benefit from it.
Youth Engagement
Youth are an integral part of the America’s Promise Alliance. They provide fresh perspectives, energy and enthusiasm, and close connections with peers and young children. Across the country, young people are working hard to fulfill the Five Promises in many ways: volunteering and organizing projects; speaking up for what kids need; getting their friends involved. America's Promise values not only the actions of young people, but also their leadership.
Knowledge Management
Our Knowledge Management work focuses on developing and managing the technological and process systems that improve America's Promise’s ability to deliver resources and services effectively. It also includes research and evaluation activities, such as conducting research and data analysis on youth development and community collaboration, along with facilitating evaluations of our programs and initiatives.
Partnership for America’s Economic Success
The Partnership for America’s Economic Success is an influential network of executives, economists and civic leaders that work together to amplify the voice of business in support of smart early childhood policy and programs at the state and federal levels. Since 2006, it has supported business coalitions in over half the states.