Our February 2016 American Graduate Champions, Shari Wilcox and Aiden Weeks, were recently honored with the titles of Big Sister and Big Brother of the Year by the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washtenaw County.

How can we reach a 90% national graduation rate?

Ishmail Terry is the CEO of the non-profit organization, All Four One Detroit and is an extremely active member of the community. Watch to learn more about what Ishmail does and how his influence is improving the success and graduation rates of high school students in Detroit.

"American Black Journal" devotes an episode to a conversation on the efforts to help young black males succeed educationally and economically. We find out how Detroit measures up when it comes to creating opportunities for young black men. Plus, we learn about a program that promotes a college education instead of incarceration. Episode 4411. Original air date: 12/13/15.

Congratulations to Rico Razo, our American Graduate Champion for December!

Meet Nicole Varty of Wayne State University, our American Graduate Champion for Novermber!

Learn from America's top education state leaders on how to make Michigan a top ten education state for all students.

How do we begin to design actions that address education and policy inequities in our communities?

Please join us for a community discussion to design actions that address education and policy inequities in our communities.

Cindy Morningstar, Detroit Public Television's American Graduate Champion for October.

American Graduate Day is Saturday, October 3 - highlighting community leaders, and educators and youth making a difference.

An American Graduate Champion commits their time, skills and resources to make sure that young people succeed. He or she is an individual who plays an active role in improving educational outcomes for students. 

The National Book Festival will be held Saturday, September 5th at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in DC. Live stream coverage of the event will air from 12 noon until 6 p.m. ET, with interviews tentatively scheduled with a host of authors. Of particular interest, is the inclusion of authors of works for young readers...

Congratulations to the Clark Park Coalition, our American Graduate Champion for September.