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With a goal to reach 15 million young people with more Promises over the next five years, America’s Promise Alliance launched the 15 in 5 Campaign Network, an online resource to engage, support, and recognize individuals and organizations working to help young people succeed. Organizations and individuals working with young people are encouraged to visit this network to share your work with us and utilize features that include recommended resources, dropout summit information, blogs, Alliance Partner information, a user connection area, news and highlights, and a section for young leaders. more
General Powell's
Roll Call Article
General Colin Powell, America's Promise Alliance Founding Chair, wrote an article that ran in Roll Call November 20, 2008 titled "To Restore Economic Health, Congress Must Put Children First." Read the full text.
Grad Nation Guidebook
America's Promise Alliance commissioned Grad Nation, a new tool comprising the best evidence-based practices for keeping young people in school paired with suggestions for effectively preparing them for life after high school. It is a guidebook that provides a road map to help communities tackle the dropout crisis. more
Spotlight On Dropout Prevention & College Readiness
Dropout Summits Calendar
Click to view the list of Dropout Prevention Summit locations and dates for 2008-09. More
Report: Cities in Crisis
A new report released by America's Promise Alliance finds that America's largest cities are struggling to keep students in school. more
Dropout Prevention Campaign Video
View this video on the high school dropout issue, produced by America's Promise Alliance and featuring General and Mrs. Powell, Govenor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Senator Ted Kennedy.