Our Approach
Since the 2010 launch of the GradNation campaign, America’s Promise has brought energy and focus to the national graduation rate challenge through research and data analysis, community-level investments, and convenings at the national, state, and local levels. In 2016, the campaign had reached a pivotal moment. Given the slowing pace of progress, a changing educational context, and new pressures on young people. America’s Promise determined that the next phase of the campaign required a focused and directive approach. Our approach is anchored in four critical components to contribute to the national movement to improve youth outcomes, the high school experience, and graduation rates. The campaign’s learning opportunities, online community communications, and convenings are driven by this approach.