Read the research and join the discussion. The drop out problem in the 50 largest cities has complexity that is different than in smaller communities.

Phil Shapiro wrote an article for the PCWorld Blog, suggesting that the work Dan Bassill and a few others have been doing is deserving of a MacArthur Foundation Genius Award. Take a look and pass the article on to others.

If you've used the Program Locator, or Chicago Program Links, or any other information on this site, can you help us find donors to keep this service FREE to you? Can you make a small donation yourself? Read more.

Check out the list of workshops and speakers for the Nov. 19 and 20 Tutor/Mentor Leadership and Networking Conference, being held at Northwestern University in Evanston, Il.   Visit the Conference web site or our Ning Discussion for details and to get involved.

In the Links Library we have sections with links to many different topics important to people working with inner city K-16 youth.  I encourage you to browse the links in the High School Drop Out section and expand your understanding of these issues.