Make a commitment to Anchorage’s youth today!
I support the goal of 90% on-time high school graduation by 2020! I know it will take both bold actions and simple things to achieve the goal. I believe we all have a role to play. I believe I can and WILL make a difference.
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...people in Anchorage have made the commitment!
...people in Anchorage have made the commitment!
WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING:
from Minta
posted 5.16.13
volunteer at my son's school. Since this challenge first came out, I have made a big effort to spend more time at his elementary school, getting to know his friends and classmates, chaperoning field trips and attending school functions. It's been a great experience!
from Lupe V.
posted 5.3.13
adopting a class and starting a read-to-me effort while collecting books and donating them to the class as a gift.
from John
posted 3.1.13
I commit to be the change: Following the ten simple things, and to tell encourage others to stay in school. :)
from Andrea
posted 2.20.13
to show up in the lives of those around me. Especially the teenagers in my life. To be a positive influence and to encourage them to follow their dreams.
from Annie
posted 2.20.13
help others to the best of my will, and I know that they will graduate if they work hard enough.
from Megan
posted 2.19.13
Encourage students in the TRIO Educational Talent Search program every day. I will listen to them, and let them know that I think they are important.
from Natalie
posted 2.19.13
smiling at youth, stopping to listen to youth when they have a special story or just need someone to talk to, and affirm youth when I see them picking up garbage on the street or doing something else to have a positive impact in our community.
from Cathy
posted 2.19.13
encourage the students that come to me to do their best, study hard, and don't give up.
from Elijah
posted 2.6.13
Smile at students and work every day work to support graduation from high school AND go on to college. The UAA TRIO programs are outstanding programs to support this! TRIO Works!
from Kelly
posted 2.5.13
I commit to smile at every child I pass. I also commit to being a running coach influencing more young girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident - expecting the best of them and letting them know that they matter!
from Judith
posted 12.5.12
creating tutoring and mentoring programs with students from UAA academic courses volunteering at ASD and after-school programs
from Kris
posted 12.5.12
make sure every teen is connected to their school and education. if not, help them find a way to reconnect and feel empowered!many teens who drop out are overwhelmed and too far behind in credits and feel hopeless.
from wyatt
posted 11.8.12
graduate school on time.
from Rebecca
posted 7.2.12
get to know my neighborhood kids.
from Jennifer
posted 7.2.12
continuing to work with kids and engage them with the outdoors.