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Why Promise Programs Should Cover Everyone
I have written lately about the value of universality in Promise scholarship programs — why programs available to EVERYONE within a given school district or city are more effective agents of change than the traditional, merit-based scholarship model. At this point close to 40 communities have established or are planning Promise programs, and about half [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Pass It On — a resource for building a college-going culture
My friend and former Upjohn Institute colleague Sarah Klerk has just published Pass It On — a discussion tool and set of resources to help middle school students understand better why they need to prepare for college. It’s a great addition to efforts to build a college-going culture. Check out Sarah’s materials at the Pass [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )KPS enrollment has grown by 20% since Promise was announced
The September 29, 2010 headcount data from Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS) shows that the upward trajectory in enrollment growth has continued for a fifth year. The preliminary headcount numbers show 12,409 students currently enrolled in KPS — a 3% increase over last year. Since the Kalamazoo Promise was announced in November 2005, enrollment in KPS [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )PromiseNet 2010
The third annual PromiseNet conference is taking place today in Kalamazoo. It’s exciting to be with people from communities in 17 different states who are working to put education at the center of their economic development strategies. For details about the conference, see http://www.promisenet.us
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )President Obama Recognizes Kalamazoo
The White House announced today that President Obama will speak at the June 10 commencement ceremonies of Kalamazoo Central High School. The visit will mark the first time a president has addressed a high-school graduating class; the White House has said they were looking for a school that would serve as a model for preparing students [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Welcome to my blog!
I am the author of The Power of a Promise: Education and Economic Renewal in Kalamazoo, the first comprehensive account of the origins and initial impact of the Kalamazoo Promise. I have created this blog to share my thoughts on the Kalamazoo Promise as it evolves and to engage in dialogue with others who are [...]
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