Overview:

The Graduating Great Kids Summit was attended by more than 200 community members, including educators, businesses, non-profit organizations, faith-based communities, higher education officials, parents, students and other concerned individuals. Through a mix of large group discussions and small-group breakout sessions, the summit offered attendees the opportunity to help develop dropout-reduction strategies that will work, as well as share their thoughts on how City Schools can better support student success overall. 

The summit was supported by a grant from the America’s Promise Alliance as part of its national effort to spark conversations in all 50 states and 55 urban centers to dramatically reduce dropouts.

Keynote Presentation: The Dropout Problem... Read More.
   •  Governor Bob Wise, President, Alliance for Excellent Education

Sessions:
1. Provide a Portfolio of High Quality School Options for All Students.
Strategies for ensuring that all of Baltimore’s great kids can attend great schools... Read More.

2. Improve Teaching and Learning for Post-Secondary Success.
Strategies for ensuring that City Schools’ curriculum and assessments are designed and aligned to prepare students for academic success throughout post-secondary education... Read More.

3. Expand Learning to Work Opportunities for All Students.
Strategies for preparing Baltimore City’s youth for the world of work and post-secondary educational options... Read More.

4. Ensure Robust and Transparent Data Systems to Improve Student Success.
Strategies for ensuring that Baltimore is learning and adapting national research that indicates the best approaches to dropout prevention... Read More.
 
5. Deepen Family and Community Engagement to Support Student Success.
Strategies for ensuring that every school meets the goals of having a fully engaged and supportive school community... Read More.