Grad Nation: Sec. Arne Duncan Q&A (#1)
On March 1, 2010, President Obama, General Colin Powell, Americas Promise Alliance Chair Alma Powell and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan came together to announce the formation of Grad Nation at an event which took place at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Grad Nation is a 10-year campaign to mobilize the nation as never before to reverse the dropout crisis and enable our children to be prepared for success in college, work and life. www.americaspromise.org.