America's Promise

$600,000 in Grants Awarded to Increase High School Graduation Rates

America's Promise Alliance and Pearson announce the recipients of the GradNation State Activation grants.

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Homeless Students Feel Unseen and Unsupported

Student homelessness is on the rise, with more than 1.3 million homeless students identified during the 2013-14 school year. We must tackle the challenges homeless students face head on and work to achieve a 90% high school graduation rate for all students.

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Empowering Youth, Powering Our Cities

Catalyzing Career Opportunities for Young People: Read Stories from the Field

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2016 Progress and Challenges

New report examines roadblocks on the path to 90% high school graduation rates for all students.

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New Report on the Power of Relationships

What role do supportive relationships play in young people’s decisions to stay in, leave and return to school? A new report from the Center for Promise has answers.

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$600,000 in Grants Awarded to Increase High School Graduation Rates

America's Promise Alliance and Pearson announce the recipients of the GradNation State Activation grants.

Learn More
Homeless Students Feel Unseen and Unsupported

Student homelessness is on the rise, with more than 1.3 million homeless students identified during the 2013-14 school year. We must tackle the challenges homeless students face head on and work to achieve a 90% high school graduation rate for all students.

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The 5 Promises

Promise No. 1

Caring Adults

Caring adults are the centerpieces of children’s development. They serve as guides, caretakers and advisers, who give positive and productive guidance throughout their development.

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Promise No. 2

Safe Places

To develop intellectually and emotionally, young people need physical and psychological safety at home, at school and in the community. Without such “safe places” – environments that support and encourage inquiry, exploration, and play without fear of harm – children aren’t able to get support, form positive relationships and concentrate on school.

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Promise No. 3

A Healthy Start

Children grow and learn better when they are born healthy and practice healthy habits throughout childhood, including proper nutrition and exercise, and have access to high quality learning opportunities. Healthy and well-nourished children are more able to develop their minds and bodies as they should, and they are far more capable of concentrating, learning and thriving throughout their school years.

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Promise No. 4

Effective Education

Our increasingly knowledge-driven world demands people who have the education and skills to thrive in a competitive marketplace, and to understand the increasingly complex world in which they live. That means that in order to compete and succeed, all young people will need an effective education that prepares them for work and life.

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Promise No. 5

Opportunities to Help Others

Through service to others and community, young Americans develop the character and competence they need to be helpful, hopeful and civically engaged all their lives, regardless of their own life circumstances. The chance to give back teaches young people the value of service to others, the meaning of community, and the self-respect that comes from knowing that one has a contribution to make in the world.

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Be Part of the Solution.

Fulfilling the Five Promises to youth is America’s responsibility, and we need you to join the effort. Young Americans need everyone – starting with you – to help them achieve their full potential.

$600,000 in Grants Awarded to Increase High School Graduation Rates

Homeless Students Feel Unseen and Unsupported

Empowering Youth, Powering Our Cities

2016 Progress and Challenges

New Report on the Power of Relationships

$600,000 in Grants Awarded to Increase High School Graduation Rates

Homeless Students Feel Unseen and Unsupported

The 5 Promises

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