Press Releases
All press releases issued by America’s Promise Alliance
Press Releases
June 05, 2018
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In 2001, the national high school graduation rate stood at 71 percent. Fifteen years later – and for the first time ever, no state in the nation has a high school graduation rate below 71 percent and there are now 39 states above 80 percent, a major milestone toward reaching the country’s goal of a 90 percent graduation rate, according to the latest Building a Grad Nation report.
April 18, 2018
In response to the passing of Former First Lady Barbara Bush, John Gomperts, president and CEO of America’s Promise Alliance released the following statement:
“Yesterday, America lost a true champion for young people. Barbara Bush has been a fierce advocate for children and youth for many years. She stood together with us at the launch of America’s Promise 21 years ago and was an ally and inspiration ever since.
April 16, 2018
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November 13, 2017
Washington, D.C. – America’s Promise Alliance, the nation's largest network dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth, is extending the America's Promise Healthy Schools Fund to communities working to create healthier school environments for