WMHT American Graduate Day

WMHT American Graduate live tweeted during the 3-5pm hours of American Graduate Day highlighting local programs and organizations that address the dropout crisis. Follow along, link to organizations, and watch our local spots below. If you have questions or comments, please contact us. Follow WMHT and WMHT American Graduate on twitter.

View the story "Local Programs Help Kids Stay in School" on StorifyLocal Programs Help Kids Stay in SchoolWMHT was pleased to participate in American Graduate Day, a nationwide outreach event to address the dropout crisis, by producing four segments telling the stories of local community partners and how they provide support, advice, and intervention services to students across the Capital District.Storified by · Wed, Sep 26 2012 05:42:39Learn about WMHT American Graduate's ongoing efforts to address the dropout crisis including local spots and a live twitter feed during American Graduate Day programming on September 22, 2012 3-5pm.
WMHT American Graduate: Public Media Addresses the Dropout CrisisWMHT is participating in American Graduate Day , a national broadcast and outreach event dedicated to engaging our country around the dro...The twitter feed begins! Continue on to watch and learn about WMHT American Graduate's local spots.
Unless graduation rates increase, nearly 12 million students will likely drop out over next decade http://bit.ly/Qc7YPO #amgradAmerican Graduatethe US loses more than $100 BILLION a yr in lost revenue, lower econ activity and increased social services bc of the #dropout rate. #AmGradAmerican GraduateLearn about @WMHTAmeriGrad's local spots for #AmericanGraduateDay http://www.wmht.org/page/american-graduate-day-245.html #wmhtamgradWMHT Public MediaMeet local segments guests from the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School. http://www.wmht.org/page/community-partners-and-resources-159.html#boces @CapRegionBOCES #WMHTAmGradWMHT Public MediaWMHT American Graduate Day | Engaging & Relevant Curriculawmhttv47% of students who had dropped out said that classes were not interesting. http://www.wmht.org/page/american-graduate-day-245.html #WMHTAmGradWMHT Public MediaHigh quality CTE education can help more students to persist in school and graduate. http://www.wmht.org/page/american-graduate-day-245.html #WMHTAmGradWMHT Public MediaDropping Out of High School and the Place of Career and Technical Education. http://bit.ly/SfOiiJ @WMHTAmeriGradWMHT Public MediaHear from students in the Capital Region about why they think kids dropout of school. http://www.wmht.org/page/student-interviews-165.html #WMHTAmGradWMHT Public Media"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." - Benjamin Franklin #amgradAmerican GraduateThis student interview footage was edited by one of the WMHT Education Department interns.
WMHT American Graduate | Hear from Brunswick-Brittonkill Central School StudentswmhttvUnless graduation rates increase, nearly 12 million students will likely drop out over next decade http://bit.ly/Qc7YPO #amgradAmerican GraduateMeet local segments guests from the NCBI Program @Albany High School. http://www.wmht.org/page/community-partners-and-resources-159.html#boces #WMHTAmGradWMHT Public MediaWMHT American Graduate Day | BullyingwmhttvOne out of 10 students dropout of school because they are bullied. Learn more in this local segment. http://www.wmht.org/page/american-graduate-day-245.html #WMHTAmGradWMHT Public Media160,000 children miss school every day due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students. http://www.wmht.org/page/american-graduate-day-245.html #WMHTAmGradWMHT Public MediaFindings on the impact of bullying shows a need for improved bullying intervention and prevention efforts in schools. #WMHTAmGradWMHT Public MediaBetween 15% and 30% of students are bullies or victims. http://www.wmht.org/page/american-graduate-day-245.html #WMHTAmGradWMHT Public MediaTo learn more about NCBI, visit: http://www.wmht.org/page/community-partners-and-resources-159.html#ncbi #WMHTAmGradWMHT Public Media'They're going to be negatively influenced if they're not positively influenced. That's our responsibility as adults" ~ Denzel Washington...American GraduateHave you been inspired to become an American Graduate Champion? Call United Way 2-1-1 to make a difference in your local community!
#AmGrad Make a difference. Be a Mentor. Cut the High School Dropout Rate! http://bit.ly/H29HFS #BeTheChangeUnited WayLooking for programs in your community & volunteer opportunities? Contact @UnitedWay_GCR 2-1-1 http://www.211neny.org/ @WMHTAmeriGradWMHT Public MediaMeet local segments guests from Moms on a Mission and Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood. http://www.wmht.org/page/community-partners-and-resources-159.html#boces #WMHTAmGradWMHT Public MediaWMHT American Graduate Day | Adolescent Health & Teen PregnancywmhttvNationally, pregnancy is the number one reason teen girls drop out of high school. http://www.wmht.org/page/american-graduate-day-245.html #WMHTAmGradWMHT Public MediaOnly 50% of teen moms have a high school diploma by age 22. http://www.wmht.org/page/american-graduate-day-245.html #WMHTAmGradWMHT Public MediaLearn about the Young Moms on a Mission Program: http://www.wmht.org/page/community-partners-and-resources-159.html#CEMHD #WMHTAmGradWMHT Public MediaLearn about the UHPP S.T.A.R.S. Peer Education Program: http://www.wmht.org/page/community-partners-and-resources-159.html#stars #WMHTAmGradWMHT Public MediaAnother issue plaguing young women in the gender gap they face in school. WMHT Innovation Trail Reporter Marie Cusick took a look at an innovative program that helps girls gain an interest in Science, Math, Engineering and Technology (STEM) topics.
Closing the gender gap for girls in STEM education: http://innovationtrail.org/post/closing-gender-gap-stem-education @MarieCusick @InnovationTrail @NYNOW_PBS @CNSEWMHT Public MediaTo learn more about this program visit:
CNSE at UAlbany and Girls Inc. launched a new STEM Education initiative in the Capital Region http://cnse.albany.edu/newsroom/MediaCenter/VideoFiles/CNSEandGirlsIncPartnershipAnnc.aspx @CNSE #amgradWMHT Public MediaInspiring girls to be strong smart and bold. Providing a safe place to become their whole and unique selves. Right on @girls_inc! #AmGradAmerican GraduateMeet local segments guests from Boys & Girls Club Schenectady and Uptown Troy. http://www.wmht.org/page/community-partners-and-resources-159.html #WMHTAmGradWMHT Public MediaWMHT American Graduate Day | Outside-of-School Community & Mentoring Programswmhttv8 of 10 youth in mentoring programs experienced more than one problem that put them at risk of dropout. http://www.wmht.org/page/american-graduate-day-245.html #WMHTAmGradWMHT Public MediaMentoring is an effective strategy for working with at-risk youth in need of support systems. http://www.wmht.org/page/american-graduate-day-245.html #WMHTAmGradWMHT Public MediaPositive role models & mentors can help students reach their potential http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbJuuWYwA40&feature=plcp #WMHTAmGradWMHT Public MediaDuring the weekend of September 22, WMHT local production New York NOW aired a program about a New York community who rallied together and organized a comprehensive School Readiness Program. Take a look:
Program preps kindergarteners for schoolWatch Program Preps Kids for School on PBS. See more from New York NOW. Most school kids in New York are settled into their routines by n...In the US, only 1 in 5 low income students has access to Quality Pre-K. #WMHTAmGradWMHT Public MediaInfo about efforts to ensure availability of quality early childhood education in New York State: http://ccf.ny.gov/index.cfm @nysccf #wmhtamgradWMHT Public MediaPre-School: The Best Job Training http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2011/08/12/139583385/preschool-the-best-job-training-program via @NPR #wmhtamgradWMHT Public Media1 in 6 children who are not reading proficiently by grade 3 will fail to graduate from high school on time http://www.aecf.org/~/media/Pubs/Topics/Education/Other/DoubleJeopardyHowThirdGradeReadingSkillsandPovery/DoubleJeopardyReport040511FINAL.pdf #wmhtamgradWMHT Public MediaConnect in your community. Contact United Way 2-1-1 for volunteer opportunities so you can help make a difference in the lives of young people.
Connect to programs, volunteer opportunities in your community with United Way 2-1-1! http://www.wmht.org/page/community-partners-and-resources-159.html#unitedway @UnitedWay_GCR #amgradWMHT Public MediaWhat can you do to take on #dropout crisis in your area? Sign up to become an #amgrad Champion: http://bit.ly/Qc7JEnAmerican GraduateThe good news is solutions exists & together we can end #dropout crisis http://bit.ly/Qc7YPO #AmGrad Day, watch live on @YouTubeAmerican GraduateWe'd love to hear your thoughts!
Would you like to participate in an online survey after American Graduate Day? Contact us @WMHTAmeriGrad #wmhtamgradWMHT Public Media

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