Posted 06/22/2009 - 09:45:03pm by MichelleHynes in Encores for Education & Youth

An op-ed in today's Philadelphia Inquirer suggests that the "graying" of America can help provide the support students need in the early grades to reach high school graduation. Co-authored by the executive director of Philadelphia's Experience Corps and the Pennsylvania state director for AARP, the op-ed states:

"Experience Corps and AARP are already working together, and we are prepared to expand current efforts to support children's literacy and academic success. AARP's 2008 report More to Give found that 45 million people between the ages of 44 and 79 are likely to increase the time they spend volunteering in the next five years. Experience Corps is able to leverage this interest and capacity. In fact, more than 3,000 AARP members have served through Experience Corps Philadelphia during its 12-year history."

Want to help make a difference in the dropout rate in your community? Contact your local Experience Corps program, or learn more about one of the dropout prevention summits sponsored by America's Promise.

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