America's Promise Alliance

Tools and Reports

Tools

We recommend using the following materials to gain more understanding about the dropout crisis and graduation rates, nationally and in your local area.

• Find the dropout rate in your community: Graduation Rates Map
• Search for the promoting power in your specific state, Congressional district or zip code
• Download the Grad Nation Message Manual
• Download the America's Promise Alliance Communications Handbook
• Use the Waiting for "Superman" toolkit and facilitator's guide
• Find additional tools by visiting our Resource Library

Reports

The following reports are the basis for our Grad Nation work.

• Building a Grad Nation (2012, 2011, 2010)
• Dropout Prevention Summits Evaluation  (2012)
• Cities In Crisis (2009, 2008)
• The Silent Epidemic  (a 2006 report by Civic Enterprises)
• Gallup Student Poll Report (2010)