Op-ed: May 10, 2007 - The Washington Times
Stemming the Dropout Tide
Now, there is a clear sense of urgency and purpose behind efforts to reduce the number of dropouts. As evidence of the growing momentum, today a national dropout summit in Washington, DC... will bring educators and policymakers from all 50 states together with innovators and experts to throw down the gauntlet for reform. Read the Article >>

News: May 10, 2007 - The Washington Post
New Figures Show High Dropout Rate
"We are finally moving from a state of denial to a state of acknowledgment," [First lady Laura Bush] said, speaking in Washington at a summit titled America's Silent Epidemic. "It's hard to believe such a pervasive problem has remained in the shadows for so long." Read the Article >>

News: May 9, 2007 - Christian Science Monitor
Educators, politicians, and MTV take aim at US dropout 'epidemic'
The summit in Washington is carrying forward the momentum that's been building for the past few years in response to some sobering statistics: About 3 out of 10 American ninth-graders don't graduate with their class... Read the Article >>