Watch President Obama and Gen. Powell discuss America’s Promise Alliance and the new report that shows hopeful signs of progress in raising graduation rates.
Elizabeth “Betty” Molina Morgan, Ph.D., 2010 American Association of School Administrators National Superintendent of the Year, has been named Executive Director of the Alliance's Grad Nation initiative.
There are numerous organizations focusing on furthering public awareness on this issue from helping people understand the signs to equipping them with resources to combat the behavior.
We believe the dialogue surrounding the documentary Waiting for “Superman” can serve as a catalyst for a movement, providing young people access to more opportunities for an excellent education.
America’s Promise Alliance has announced its 2010 list of 100 Best Communities for Young People presented by ING. Follow the link to learn about the winners.
Under the leadership of Founding Chairman General Colin Powell and current Chair Alma Powell, the America’s Promise Alliance has become the nation’s largest partnership providing supports to young people.
Grad Nation is a 10-year campaign to mobilize the nation as never before to reverse the dropout crisis and enable our children to be prepared for success in college, work and life. Follow the link to learn more about the movement, 5 things you can do to get involved today, and view research and resources.
The Five Promises are those developmental resources that young people need for success in life: Caring Adults, Safe Places, A Healthy Start, Effective Education, and Opportunities to Help Others.
The resource library holds tools, reports and media on topics related to the well-being of children and youth.