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News, thought leadership & media resources covering topics relevant to America’s youth

Presidents Summit

December 01, 2018

Statement on the Passing of President George H. W. Bush

In response to the passing of  President George H. W. Bush, John Gomperts, president and CEO of America’s Promise Alliance released the following statement:

"President George H.W. Bush lived an extraordinary life and had a positive impact on America and the world. Through a lifetime of service to others, he represented the promise of America.  

News Articles about what’s working to improve kids' lives.

Funding Opportunities

February 14, 2019

Funding Opportunities
The following grants and funding opportunities are currently accepting applicants. These grants are not offered through America's Promise Alliance, but they each relate to our Five Promises. If you have questions about these opportunities, please follow the links provided in each item.
St. Louis

January 02, 2019

Embracing a Different Approach: How Some St. Louis School Districts are Connecting Health, Education
A recent situation involving a first-grade student in the University City School District prompted teachers and administrators to consider an unconventional approach. Rather than immediately focus on any instruction or behavior in the classroom, the district sought to provide the student and his family with basic needs – a trip to the doctor, food and toiletry items.
Presidents Summit

December 01, 2018

Statement on the Passing of President George H. W. Bush
In response to the passing of  President George H. W. Bush, John Gomperts, president and CEO of America’s Promise Alliance released the following statement: "President George H.W.
grad cap

November 26, 2018

Community Leader Spotlight with Tanya Tucker from America’s Promise
Tanya’s work with America’s Promise began in 2005 directing the planning and execution of professional development events designed to encourage greater focus and collaboration within communities to see that all young people receive the Five Promises.
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Opinion Insights from thought leaders

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Elizabeth Pufall Jones, Deborah Temkin & Kristen Harper

Center for Promise & Child Trends
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February 13, 2019

Embracing the Whole School, Whole Community, and Whole Child:
On January 31, 2019, Child Trends released an impressive policy analysis examining the representation and coverage of the WSCC framework in state statutes and regulations. The report offers an extensive look at how the framework manifests nationally and includes detailed analyses for every state.
Social and Emotional Learning Expanded Learning Time Family Engagement Attendance Using Data
Melinda Hudson

Melinda Hudson

Sr. Advisor to Chair and CEO, America's Promise Alliance
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January 25, 2019

January: A Month of Opportunity
The opportunities for young people to do meaningful service and reap those benefits are inequitably distributed, just as are access to a multitude of caring adults, a healthy start in life, an excellent education and safe places to learn and grow. These are the promises that every child needs to thrive and we as adults need to provide.
Susan Walsh

Susan Walsh

Director of Research and Strategic Impact, Friends of the Children
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January 16, 2019

Giving hope to youth in foster care – and their families, too
Right now, more than 437,000 children in the United States are in the foster care system – and even more alarming is the fact that this number has increased by 10 percent since 2012 and continues to grow.
Special Populations
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Media Mentions America’s Promise Alliance & its partner organizations in the news

US News and World Report
January 25, 2019
Graduation Rate Up, But Not Enough
Education Week
March 07, 2018
Is the High School Graduation Rate Inflated? No, Study Says
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March 06, 2018
Opinion: 1.3 million students are homeless. Here’s how we can help them
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January 31, 2019

America’s Promise Alliance Announces Gregg Petersmeyer as New Board Chair, Former Chair Alma Powell Steps Into New Role as Chair Emeritus
America’s Promise Alliance today announced that its Board has tapped Board Vice Chair C. Gregg Petersmeyer to serve as its new Board Chair. Former Chair Alma Powell will step into a new role as the Board’s first Chair Emeritus.
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January 24, 2019

High School Grad Rate Shows First Sign of Stagnation, Should Serve as ‘Wake Up’ Call to the Nation
As Department of Education reports the lowest increase in 6 years, national education advocates urge leaders across the nation to take action.
Statement on the Passing of Sen. Harris Wofford

January 22, 2019

Statement on the Passing of Sen. Harris Wofford
Harris was a champion for the dignity of every person, and especially devoted to seeing the possibility in every young person. He never wavered in his devotion to those ideals.
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