The YES Project · [email protected]

February 25, 2021 at 5:01 PM

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Youth Employment Action Roundtable

The YES Project is pleased to announce the request for proposals for the 2021 Action Roundtable cycle! The YES Project (Young, Employed, Successful) believes i…

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  America's Promise · [email protected]

February 23, 2021 at 7:39 PM

THIS FRIDAY: Game Changers: Celebrating & Learning from Black Youth Leadership

How can youth and adults share power, learn from one another, and meaningfully partner to combat systemic racism and create a more perfect union for every American?   Although the collective work of Black leaders ha…

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  America's Promise Alliance · [email protected]

February 19, 2021 at 4:28 PM

#HowWeHeal: Youth Leading Racial Healing

America's Promise Bulletin - February 19, 2021 A Conversation on Racial Healing Throughout this challenging year, young people …

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February 17, 2021 at 8:27 PM

YOU’RE INVITED: Game Changers: Celebrating & Learning from Black Youth Leadership

What can we learn from Black history about centering youth leadership?   How can adults and youth partner together to make meaningful change?   What are Black youth telling adults in power, and are they listening? As…

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  America's Promise Alliance · [email protected]

January 19, 2021 at 7:46 PM

Youth Leading Racial Healing

America's Promise Bulletin - January 19, 2021 Announcing Youth Leading Racial Healing: A 2021 Power of Youth Challenge Today is t…

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  Gregg Petersmeyer | America's Promise Alliance · [email protected]

January 12, 2021 at 3:02 PM

Mike O’Brien Named CEO of America’s Promise Alliance

Dear America’s Promise Alliance Partners and Community, As we continue to navigate this pivotal moment in our nation’s history, the integrity and impact of our organization and the Alliance will rely in large part on bold, honest, and visionary leadership. On beha…

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  Dennis Vega · [email protected]

December 17, 2020 at 8:54 PM

Wrapping Up 2020: Our Notable Moments

After a whirlwind year, we’re reflecting on what we’ve learned Dear Colleagues, 2020 was an important year for America’s Promise. Despite this being an exceptionally challenging time for young people, I …

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  America's Promise Alliance · [email protected]

December 15, 2020 at 7:17 PM

New Guide for Discussing Key Issues

If 2020 has proven anything, it’s that young people are problem-solvers. They lead through times of struggle. And they deserve a seat at the decision-making table.  In August, America’s Promise and The …

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November 19, 2020 at 9:18 PM

Why We’re Thankful for Youth Leaders

America's Promise Bulletin - November 19, 2020 Young Community Gamechangers Awarded Power of Youth Grants This year has brou…

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  Gabe Abdellatif | America's Promise Alliance · [email protected]

November 10, 2020 at 5:34 PM

Dear Adult Leaders: #ListenToYouth

Dear America’s Promise community,From school disruptions due to COVID-19 to widespread calls for racial justice, young people have been deeply affected by the changes and uncerta…

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  America's Promise · [email protected]

October 29, 2020 at 9:01 PM

Messaging Tools from America’s Promise

Our narratives matter. From the way we communicate about learning to the language we use to describe young people, our words tell a story. It’s time our…

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  The YES Project · [email protected]

October 27, 2020 at 2:36 PM

NEW: Youth-Centered Research on Youth Employment

Young people tell us that what happens in life influences work and what happens at work influences life. Amidst a global pandemic and an unfolding economic crisis, this and other insig…

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  America's Promise Alliance · [email protected]

October 19, 2020 at 4:01 PM

Youth Board Announcement

America's Promise Youth Board Announcement - October 19, 2020 America’s Promise is excited to announce the addition of seven youth leaders to our Board of Director…

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  The YES Project · [email protected]

October 13, 2020 at 7:31 PM

YOU’RE INVITED: Exploring Youth Perspectives on the World of Work

What helps young people feel ready for the world of work? How do young people describe the connections they need? What kind of support do young people find most helpful? …

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  America's Promise Alliance · [email protected]

September 23, 2020 at 5:19 PM

Results from National Youth Survey on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development

To better understand young people’s perceptions of the conditions that support their social, emotional, and academic learning and development, the Center for Promise at America’s Promise Al…

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  The GradNation campaign · [email protected]

September 17, 2020 at 5:22 PM

YOU'RE INVITED: Meeting the Moment: Building a GradNation

What is the current state of high school graduation in our country? How are young people experiencing high school this year? The convening partners of the GradNation campaign—America’s Promise …

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  Dennis Vega · [email protected]

September 9, 2020 at 6:16 PM

Summer 2020 Partner Update: Our Collective Commitment to Youth

Summer 2020 Partner Update: Our Collective Commitment to Youth Dear Partners, As I walked out of the America’s Promise Alliance offices in March, I never imagined that six months later I wou…

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  America's Promise Alliance · [email protected]

August 25, 2020 at 1:47 PM

TOMORROW : Youth Townhall on the Return to School

Tomorrow, August 26 at 2:00 PM ET America’s Promise Alliance and The 74 will host a virtual conversation with young people focused on what they are thinking and feeling …

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  America's Promise Alliance · [email protected]

August 20, 2020 at 8:13 PM

Youth Discuss the Return to School

Young people share advice on school reopening, racism, mental health America's Promise Bulletin - August 20, 2020 Youth Townhall: What Should School Leaders Consi…

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  America's Promise Alliance · [email protected]

August 18, 2020 at 3:40 PM

VIRTUAL YOUTH TOWNHALL: Want to know what young people are thinking about the return to school? Hear directly from them!

What are young people thinking and feeling about starting the year in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic after a spring of disrupted learning? How have the nationwide uprisings in r…

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  GradNation | America's Promise Alliance · [email protected]

August 13, 2020 at 4:45 PM

Building Responsive Pathways to Graduation and Beyond

What does it mean to build responsive pathways to high school graduation and beyond? What does a “responsive pathway” look like? What are the implications for these pathways in t…

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  America's Promise Alliance · [email protected]

July 27, 2020 at 1:17 PM

Know a Youth Leader Who Should Serve on Our Boards?

America’s Promise is looking for young people to join our leadership team. Do you know of a young leader who could help guide America’s Promise Alliance through an unprecedented time? Are…

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  America's Promise Alliance · [email protected]

July 23, 2020 at 7:22 PM

Ready for Graduation and Beyond

Explore Concrete Strategies to Support Students to Graduation America's Promise Bulletin - July 23, 2020 Lessons Learned about Supporting Students To and Through …

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  America's Promise Alliance · [email protected]

July 8, 2020 at 4:18 PM

WEBINAR: How Learning Happens Now

WEBINAR: How Learning Happens Now Thursday, July 16, 2020 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM ET Register Now Schools and communities are grappling with how to best to support student learning and development in the midst of the COV…

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June 30, 2020 at 10:10 PM

Youth Reflect on How Learning Happens

Hear directly from Youth about Social, Emotional & Cognitive Learning America's Promise Bulletin - June 30, 2020 Young People Weigh In on Social, Emotional, a…

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June 16, 2020 at 1:47 PM

National Survey Finds COVID-19 Has Taken a Toll on Young People

COVID-19 and the resulting school closures have threatened the emotional health and social connections of young people across the country. America’s Promise Alliance conducted a nationally re…

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  Dennis Vega | America's Promise · [email protected]

June 9, 2020 at 7:18 PM

Racial Trauma and Young People: Our Thoughts & Next Steps

Dear Friend, Like so many of you, we have been closely following the developments around the country with regards to violence against Black Americans. We know that the civil…

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  America's Promise Alliance · [email protected]

May 27, 2020 at 12:26 AM

Show Some Love to Graduates

Help us celebrate the Class of 2020 with #Letters2Grads 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…

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  America's Promise Alliance · [email protected]

May 8, 2020 at 8:24 PM

We Appreciate Caring Adults

New tools to help get us through COVID-19. America's Promise Bulletin - May 8, 2020  Let’s Recognize Youth-Serving Professionals as the Essential Workers They Are …

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  America's Promise Alliance · [email protected]

April 8, 2020 at 8:19 PM

Out-of-School Staff: Navigating COVID-19

Resources for out-of-school-time staff to navigate COVID-19 America's Promise Bulletin - April 8, 2020  During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are…

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  America's Promise Alliance · [email protected]

March 26, 2020 at 10:07 PM

APA is sharing resources to help you and those you serve cope with Covid-19

APA is sharing resources to help you and those you serve cope with Covid-19 America's Promise Bulletin - March 26, 2020  Resources to Support Young People’s Well-be…

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  Dennis Vega | America's Promise Alliance · [email protected]

March 17, 2020 at 5:55 PM

America’s Promise Alliance COVID-19 Resource Collection

  - March 17, 2020  Dear Friend, As schools across the nation close and employment becomes more unstable for parents and families, children and their caregivers are …

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  Dennis Vega | America's Promise Alliance · [email protected]

March 13, 2020 at 8:51 PM

Update from America's Promise on COVID-19

Update from America's Promise - March 13, 2020  Dear Friend, In response to the coronavirus outbreak, America’s Promise Alliance wants you to know that your health a…

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  America's Promise Alliance · [email protected]

February 21, 2020 at 8:11 PM

2 Exciting New Resources!

APA is releasing new resources from Every School Healthy & the YES Project America's Promise Bulletin - February 21, 2020  Ready, Connected, Supported …

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January 24, 2020 at 4:02 PM

Help #EndPeriodPoverty

APA is helping rally support to end period poverty America's Promise Bulletin - January 24, 2020  America’s Promise Teams Up with Always & Walmart to Help #EndP…

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  Dennis Vega | America's Promise Alliance · [email protected]

January 16, 2020 at 8:46 PM

Happy New Year from APA!

Dear Friend, Happy New Year! The team at America’s Promise Alliance is entering 2020 with renewed energy and enthusiasm about making progress on behalf of America’s young people in the year ahead. America’s Promise Alliance was founded on the belief that each and ev…

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  America's Promise Alliance · [email protected]

December 20, 2019 at 6:03 PM

That’s a wrap!

A Decade with America’s Promise America's Promise Bulletin - December 20, 2019  As this decade draws to a close, we are reflecting on the work we’ve been able to do…

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  Nico Connolly · [email protected]

December 10, 2019 at 3:42 PM

Here’s your link to today’s interactive livestream!

It’s almost time for today’s discussion Hi Friend, Today’s the big day, and we couldn’t be more excited for your participation in “Creating a Culture of Care.” This event is part of a larger movement happening in schools across the country …

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  Nico Connolly · [email protected]

December 9, 2019 at 9:49 PM

REMINDER: Every School Healthy livestream event tomorrow

Join the “Creating a Culture of Care” event tomorrow! Hi Friend, We’re just 24 hours from tomorrow’s “Creating a Culture of Care” livestream event, and I’m so excited for the discussion. As part of this interactive livestream, you would have the opportunity to in…

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  America's Promise Alliance · [email protected]

November 26, 2019 at 5:36 PM

Our Kids Need YOU: Giving Tues

Help us make the promise of America a reality! America's Promise Bulletin - November 26, 2019  #GivingTuesday 🦃 Mark your …

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  America's Promise Alliance · [email protected]

November 13, 2019 at 8:08 PM

Let’s talk about trauma-informed schools

Join our livestream on trauma-informed practices in education! WEBINAR: Creating a Culture of Care: Lessons from Central Oregon and St. Louis, Missouri on trauma-informed approaches to support you…

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  America's Promise Alliance · [email protected]

November 12, 2019 at 8:03 PM

WEBINAR: Healthy Schools Toolkit 101

Health Equity Works Webinar: The Healthy Schools Toolkit 101Thursday, November 14, 20192:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET Register now Educators understand that supporting students’ physical, social, emotional…

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  America's Promise Alliance · [email protected]

November 6, 2019 at 9:15 PM

Leadership Transition

Good afternoon Friend, John Gomperts, President & CEO of America’s Promise Alliance, announced today that he will step down from the position at the end of the year. Gomperts, who has led the organization since M…

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  America's Promise Alliance · [email protected]

October 31, 2019 at 5:23 PM

Thank You- Promise Night 2019!

Promise Night 2019 was a night to remember! America's Promise Bulletin - October 31, 2019  Promise Night 2019! From the ori…

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  John Gomperts · [email protected]

October 15, 2019 at 4:02 PM

3 DAYS LEFT: We want to fly you to DC for Promise Night 2019

I’m so excited for our upcoming Promise Night, and I want to see you there! Dear Friend, Every day, the team here collaborates with people trying to improve the lives and futures of America’s youth. That’s why I’m so excited for our Promise Night cel…

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  America's Promise Alliance · [email protected]

September 20, 2019 at 2:47 PM

Big News: How Learning Happens

APA supports young people's comprehensive development in 5 communities. America's Promise Bulletin - September 19, 2019  Diverse Communities Take Action on How Lear…

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  America's Promise Alliance · [email protected]

August 21, 2019 at 6:32 PM

Q&A: Young. Employed. Successful.

The YES Project at America’s Promise is teaming up with DoSomething.org America's Promise Bulletin - August 21, 2019  Young. Employed. Successful. …

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  America's Promise Alliance · [email protected]

August 7, 2019 at 9:25 PM

America's Promise Highlights: January - June 2019

August 7, 2019  Dear Friends and Partners of America's Promise, The first half of 2019 has been an eventful time for America’s Promise Alliance. Extending our commit…

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  America's Promise Alliance | GradNation & YES Project · [email protected]

July 31, 2019 at 1:47 PM

WEBINAR: Closing the Youth Employment GAP

WEBINAR: Closing the Youth Employment GAP Tuesday, August 6, 2019 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM ET Register now Despite the growing number of youth actively seeking employment, 1.5 million …

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  America's Promise Alliance · [email protected]

June 30, 2019 at 4:44 AM

Welcome to the America's Promise Alliance online community

Dear Friend, Welcome to the America’s Promise Alliance online community! Thank you for showing your commitment to our mission by joining us. You’re now part of a national community of indi…

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