Help us celebrate the Class of 2020 with #Letters2Grads
Help us celebrate the Class of 2020 with #Letters2Grads
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America's Promise Bulletin - May 26, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are sending more frequent email updates featuring news and resources about the health crisis’ effects on young people and ways we can continue to support them. If you’re not interested in receiving these special COVID-19 newsletters, please let us know here. 
Show Some Love for the Class of 2020
The 2020 graduation season in the time of COVID-19 looks different than in years past. This year, many graduates will not cross a physical stage, hear from a commencement speaker in person, or toss their caps in the air with their friends. Yet we cannot lose sight that the Class of 2020, with the support of millions of caring adults, worked hard for this milestone, and we want to celebrate their achievements and honor their commencement. While these caring adults may not be able to watch their graduates be recognized or give them a hug this year, they can still honor young people’s accomplishments by writing them a personal letter or sharing a special message. 

Join America’s Promise, ASCD, Learning Heroes, and MENTOR in celebrating the accomplishments of this year’s graduates by writing a letter, recording a video, and/or sharing a message on social using #Letters2Grads!
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Calling All Young People: Share Your Story!
Young people across the country are feeling the effects of COVID-19—from school closures to cancelled activities to job losses—and they are finding creative solutions to stay connected and cope with the challenges brought on by this pandemic. America’s Promise Alliance is helping them tell their stories, creating a safe platform for youth (ages 6-25) to share their experiences about life during COVID-19. 

We are amplifying young people’s voices so that their experiences and perspectives can shape how schools, nonprofit and community organizations, out-of-school settings, employers, and policymakers support them both now and emerging from the pandemic. Follow along with #StateOfYoungPeople and invite young people in your lives to share their stories!
Invite Youth to Share Their Stories
What We’re Reading:
Mark Your Calendars:
  • May 27 | #FosterOurFuture Twitterchat: Join America’s Promise Alliance, iFoster, Friends of the Children, and Foster Care to Success for a twitterchat on May 27 at 1:30 PM ET to discuss strategies for supporting youth in foster care in the face of COVID-19.
  • May 29 | SEL supports Resilient Schools & Learners Webinar: Join Pure Edge Inc. for a conversation with David Adams, Director of Social-Emotional Learning at the Urban Assembly, around social emotional supports for students during COVID-19.
  • Ongoing | Virtual Community Connection Series: The Children’s Institute, a nonprofit organization in Rochester, New York, is hosting open zoom sessions to promote connection with others and provide an outlet for some of the many challenges we’re facing today. Check out their website to attend their sessions on topics like The Art of Laughter and Finding Balance in Uncertain Times 
America’s Promise Alliance is the driving force behind a nationwide movement to improve the lives and futures of America’s youth. If you would like to help make the promise of America real for every child, consider donating below. 
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