High School Dropout Prevention

This video originally aired on Tuesday, March 22, 2011.

About This Video

America’s Promise Alliance held its first summit on reducing high school dropout rates in the nation’s schools. Speakers included Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush and White House Domestic Policy Director Melody Barnes. According to an America’s Promise Alliance report 1 out of every 4 public school students will drop out of high school before graduation.

Keywords

Education Issues, Education Policy, Schools

Related Subjects/Topics

  • Education

Speakers

  • White House Domestic Policy Advisor Melody Barnes
  • Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush
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  • Corporation for National and Community Service CEO Patrick Corvington
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  • America's Promise Alliance Chairman Alma Powell
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  • America's Promise Alliance Co-Chair Michael Powell
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