According to a report issued by America's Promise Alliance founded by Colin Powell and his wife Alma Powell only half of children attending public school in urban areas graduate. Being as many African American and Hispanic children attend inner city schools this is having a devastating effect. In the words of former Secretary of State Colin Powell, "When more than 1 million students a year drop out of high school, it's more than a problem, it's a catastrophe," Read the entire story by clicking the link below

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