Commentary, perspectives, and research.
“Wow! The Promise Neighborhoods Network is a collective force for children and families!
During our gathering last week, I was amazed to witness leaders’ unremitting commitment to achieving results on a large scale in their neighborhoods. Equally important, I felt great pride in | Read more >
“It was inspiring to be in the room during the Boys and Men of Color session as sites shared a robust range of solutions that reflect their extraordinary commitment to meet this vulnerable population’s needs. I’m looking forward to continuing the discussion during our next Black | Read more >
Groundbreaking research from Dr. Robert Balfanz establishes that middle school is a “make or break” period for children. Children who fail math or reading, are suspended or expelled, and/or are chronically absent during these critical years often drop out when they get to high | Read more >
Some good news!
Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. (D-NJ) has introduced the Promise Neighborhoods Act, H.R. 2195, which would permanently fund Promise Neighborhoods.
Rep. Payne, Jr., is the son of the late Rep. Donald Payne, Sr., who introduced similar legislation in 2011 as a companion bill | Read more >
Last Friday, the U.S. Department of Education announced that due to the amount of funding made available under the FY 2013 continuing resolution it will be unable to hold a grant competition for the Promise Neighborhoods program this year. Communities with implementation grants | Read more >