Rev It Up Reading Joins Americas Promise Alliance and Its Grad Nation Campaign; Rev It Up Reading Supports the Call to Reduce the High School Dropout Rate and Improve
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“Creating stronger communities where youth feel supported and encouraged is essential to America’s future strength and vitality,” said John Gomperts, president and CEO of Americas Promise Alliance.“By coming together in common purpose, we demonstrate our commitment and the fact that we all have a role to play in the success of our children and youth, and we are infinitely more powerful as a united force.This includes the annual Building a Grad Nation report on the dropout crisis as well as resources on parental engagement, career exploration and communications.Previously, the most recent reading training students have is in elementary school.Founded in 1997 with General Colin Powell as its founding chair, America’s Promise is the nation’s largest partnership dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth.“By coming together in common purpose, we demonstrate our commitment and the fact that we all have a role to play in the success of our children and youth, and we are infinitely more powerful as a united force.