America’s Promise is committed to seeing that children experience the fundamental resources they need to succeed.  Michigan’s Promise for the Whole Child was the structure around which the Dropout Summit was framed.  All young people in Michigan need to be... 

1. Healthy
2. Safe
3. Supported and Cared For 
4. Challenged
5. Engaged and Connected

http://www.mipromise.org

http://www.ascd.org