America's Promise Alliance published a new study this fall, Don't Quit On Me, and invited young people to share their perspectives about the support that at-risk youth need to graduate from high school. For more youth stories like the one below, visit Ola's story, Amnoni's story, Ti'Andre's story and Stephanie's story. If you want to share your story -- or know someone who does -- email Eva Harder at evah@americaspromise.org. By: Zartashia Javid It was my first day as a tutor at McClellan High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. I walked into the front office to sign in when, to my left, I saw a young student holding a newborn baby. She couldn't have been older than 15. At the time, I was a...
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