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America’s Promise Alliance Chair Alma J. Powell calls on nation’s pediatricians to help reduce high school dropout rate
October 22, 2009
America’s Promise Alliance Chair Alma J. Powell gave the keynote address October 17 at the 2009 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference and Exhibition at the Washington Convention Center. In her remarks titled “Delivering America’s Promise,” Mrs. Powell applauded the 7,000+ attendees for their tireless efforts on the frontlines of children’s health and thanked the AAP for its partnership with the Alliance on its work to ensure more children have access to quality healthcare.
Type: News
TAG: Grad Rate Data
promises: Caring Adults
campaigns & initiatives: GradNation Campaign
New study of eight community schools indicates rising graduation rates
October 16, 2009
The Coalition for Community Schools in partnership with the National Association for Secondary School Principals is pleased to release a review of eight community schools yielding evidence of rising graduation and college going rates and a reduction in dropout rates. Schools from around the nation: Bronx, NY; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Philadelphia, PA; Portland, OR; and Tukwila, WA, have found a way to reconnect with youth, enriching their educational experiences. These secondary institutions comes from the poorest and most ethnically diverse parts of the country and…
Type: News
TAG: Grad Rate Data
promises: Effective Education
campaigns & initiatives: GradNation Campaign
Grad Nation Action Forum held as part of effort to reduce the nation’s dropout rate
September 21, 2009
America’s Promise Alliance brought together community teams, national partners and funding partners – all committed to the goal of helping the nation cut the dropout rate in half by 2018 – for the Grad Nation Action Forum September 16-18 in Washington, D.C.
Type: News
TAG: Grad Rate Data
promises: Effective Education
campaigns & initiatives: GradNation Campaign, GradNation State Activation
Diplomas Count 2009 Released
June 12, 2009
Diplomas Count 2009: Broader Horizons – The Challenge of College Readiness for All Students was released by Education Week and the Editorial Projects in Education Research Center June 9 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The report, produced with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, can be viewed online. The 2009 installment of the annual Diplomas Count report investigates one of the most critical issues facing the nation: meeting the challenge to prepare all students for college.
Type: News
TAG: Grad Rate Data
promises: Effective Education
Grad Nation Webinar Presentation Now Available
June 05, 2009
On April 6, 2009, America’s Promise Alliance hosted an “Intro to Grad Nation” webinar which featured authors Robert Balfanz, Ph.D., Everyone Graduates Center at Johns Hopkins University, and John M. Bridgeland, President & CEO, Civic Enterprises, Inc.. The audio presentation and accompanying PowerPoint are now available for downloading on www.americaspromise.org.
Type: News
TAG: Grad Rate Data
promises: Effective Education
campaigns & initiatives: GradNation Campaign
Gallup Student Poll Results Released May 5
May 08, 2009
A poll released may 5 by Gallup and America’s Promise Alliance shows that more than one-third of students surveyed in grades 5 – 12 are struggling or suffering, and half (50 percent) are not hopeful, as quantified by Gallup researchers. The findings mark the beginning of what will quickly become the largest-ever survey of American children, and will help school systems and communities benchmark progress and determine solutions to the dropout crisis.
Type: News
TAG: Grad Rate Data
promises: Effective Education
AmeriCorps Planning Grants
October 31, 2008
Communities In Schools released initial results from the midpoint of its five-year longitudinal study, Communities In Schools and The Model of Integrated Student Services: A Proven Solution to America’s Dropout Epidemic. One of the most notable findings is that the Communities In Schools Model of providing integrated student services has a greater affect on school-level outcomes than providing services to students in an uncoordinated manner.
Type: News
TAG: Grad Rate Data
promises: Effective Education, Caring Adults, Opportunities to Help Others