CPB Awards American Graduate Community Grants to 33 Public Media Stations

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced $6.2 million in new, American Graduate: Let’s Make It Happen initiative grants to public media stations in 33 markets, focusing on where graduation gaps exist for students of different races, ethnicities, family incomes, and disabilities, as well as those with limited English proficiency.

Over the next two years, American Graduate public media station grantees will work with their local communities to increase understanding about the challenges for at-risk youth and develop long term solutions emphasizing the importance of a strong foundation in early education and the need for consistent caring adults.

Stations will highlight local leaders who have helped communities increase graduation rates and the everyday heroes in a child’s life who are committed to improving education outcomes as “American Graduate Champions.”