WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Education today released data showing the high school graduation rate for the class of 2018 hit a record high of 85.3%. This is continued progress, according to the leaders of the GradNation campaign, but much more must be done to close equity gaps and support all students in earning a quality diploma that prepares them for their futures.

Leaders from across Los Angeles County will gather today to make commitments in support of youth who are transitioning out of the foster care system because of their age. Los Angeles County has the nation’s largest foster-youth population, with more than 10,000 current and former foster youth ages 14 to 24.

This Thanksgiving week, America’s Promise Alliance announced 10 winners in the Power of Youth Challenge, which provides $1,000 grants to young people to identify a challenge in their own community, devise a solution, and carry out their own service projects around the country.

WASHINGTON – The YES Project, a national youth employment campaign led by America’s Promise Alliance, today announced Action Roundtables in four communities to bring organizations, policymakers, and business leaders together to make bold commitments and specific plans to strengthen youth employment in their communities.

Convenings will focus on supporting and engaging youth, promoting equity, and inspiring action across diverse communities.

The ‘Building a Grad Nation’ Report’s First-Ever Secondary School Improvement Index Shows More Than Two Thirds of States Have Increased Graduation Rates and Other Measures Of Academic Achievement, Mitigating Concerns Around Diminished Graduation Standards

SAN FRANCISCO, June 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, hundreds of young people will lead a first-of-its-kind summit to send a strong message to national nonprofit and corporate leaders: We need you to hear us, and we welcome leadership opportunities and real partnership to address the challenges facing our generation. 

Today, America’s Promise Alliance announced plans to advance the national conversation about How Learning Happens and highlight the importance of fostering young people’s development and well-being.

‘More Than a Village’ and Predecessor Report, ‘I’m Going Back,’ Call for Enhanced Collaboration, Education Alternatives, and Workforce Development Opportunities to Re-Engage Young People in School

The ‘YES Project’ Brings Together Employers, Stakeholders, and Advocates to #PledgeYES by Committing to Connect Youth with Employment Opportunities as Part of Effort to Grow Robust Youth Workforce, Ensure Young People are ‘Ready, Connected, Supported’