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Thu, Sep 27 2012 09:15:49

American Graduate Day

September 22, 2012 was American Graduate Day, a multi- platform event featuring more than 20 national partner organizations, celebrities and athletes to spotlight solutions to the nation’s dropout crisis.

  1. Viewers were able to participate in the American Graduate Day broadcast by asking questions and sharing ideas before and during the broadcast on Twitter using the #AmGrad hashtag and on Facebook. On Sept. 22 alone, the #amgrad hashtag reached over 3 million people.
  2. MrTeachPhilly
    Chris Angelini@MrTeachPhilly
    @amerigrad Glad to see you spotlighting the struggles many students face trying to get to graduation & the need for resources #amgrad
    Sat, Sep 22 2012 10:23:27
  3. tutormentorteam
    Daniel Bassill@tutormentorteam
    Thanks to all of the talent who took part in American Graduate day. Can you find ways to talk about this every week of year? #amgrad
    Sat, Sep 22 2012 15:55:53
  4. alyssarayalden
    Alyssa Ray-Alden@alyssarayalden
    I'm in a local sorority in Milwaukee, WI and I think we would love to get involved. Are there opportunities for groups to volunteer? #AmGrad
    Sat, Sep 22 2012 10:17:53
  5. TricoachAndy
    Andrew Nelson@TricoachAndy
    Watching PBS @thirteen. Great special on #AmGrad and boys/girls clubs. Helping our students stay #healthy and #graduate.
    Sat, Sep 22 2012 15:58:28
  6.  The official @AmeriGrad Twitter account led discussions and posed questions throughout the broadcast.
  7. amerigrad
    American Graduate@amerigrad
    Have you volunteered at your community school? Tell us about the last time you helped out. Use #amgrad hashtag
    Sat, Sep 22 2012 08:45:00
  8. Ssickest
    Mauro Zylberberg@Ssickest
    I'm a current volunteer at my high school. I help out a few teachers, as well as help the hype crew get ready for sports events. #amgrad
    Sat, Sep 22 2012 16:00:33
  9. toloveorkill
    Dead Rell@toloveorkill
    I helped a young christian hall to not only graduate high school, but influenced him to pursue college, he will be attending UDC #amgrad
    Sat, Sep 22 2012 14:43:08
  10. The event featured 20 national organizations that are working with local public media stations to help young people stay in school and on track for on-time graduation. Both local and national partner orgs joined in the real-time conversation.
  11. Congrats to our Director of Programs Odette Nemes for her first LIVE interview with PBS #AmGrad http://pic.twitter.com/W3Qe5ZfD
    Girls Inc of NYC@girlsincnyc
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    Sat, Sep 22 2012 13:48:25
  12. CityYearNewYork
    CityYearNewYork@CityYearNewYork
    Thank you @ThirteenEducate & @amerigrad for your commitment to sharing what works in schools & helping to tell @CityYear's story #amgrad
    Sat, Sep 22 2012 15:48:49
  13. @americascoresny rockstar zimani (Z-MAN) entourage after our #amgrad day with #pbs http://pic.twitter.com/85HSBaKP
    America SCORES@americascores
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    Sat, Sep 22 2012 15:22:50
  14. JimZbuildOn
    Jim Ziolkowski@JimZbuildOn
    Great meeting @raysuareznews on #AmGrad today. Thanks for covering buildOn & raising the profile on service & education!
    Sat, Sep 22 2012 11:52:09
  15. BGCA_Clubs
    Boys & Girls Clubs@BGCA_Clubs
    Everyone tune into your local PBS station now to follow BGCAs participation in #AmGrad!
    Sat, Sep 22 2012 15:31:06
  16. Thanks for watching us on @PBS's @AmeriGrad! @bridgetmoynahan @MikeYarbrough @PreschoolToday @NailaBolus #AmGrad http://pic.twitter.com/s20YFVY4
    Jumpstart@Jumpstartkids
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    Sat, Sep 22 2012 13:57:28
  17. RichardBueryCAS
    Richard Buery@RichardBueryCAS
    Appreciate PBS for shining a spotlight on the dropout crisis plaguing America. #amgrad
    Sat, Sep 22 2012 15:45:42
  18. Reel Works LIVE right now on PBS! #amgrad #dropout http://pic.twitter.com/ZeanGows
    Reel Works@ReelWorks
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    Sat, Sep 22 2012 12:57:06
  19. American Graduate Day invited celebrities, athletes and journalists to appear on the live broadcast, and many tweeted about their involvement with the initiative.
  20. MariaBartiromo
    Maria Bartiromo @MariaBartiromo
    #AmGrad so honored to be part of WNET amer grad day today 6 pm ch 13
    Sat, Sep 22 2012 14:11:42
  21. biannagolodryga
    Bianna Golodryga@biannagolodryga
    Aww, I just missed you! You're right- a great honor. RT@MariaBartiromo: #AmGrad so honored to be part of WNET amer grad day today 6 pm ch 13
    Sat, Sep 22 2012 14:36:25
  22. Thank you to my @BGCA_Clubs family. Today was amazing. #AMGrad!! Honored to be involved. http://pic.twitter.com/L7ZaZ0na
    Misty Copeland@mistyonpointe
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    Sat, Sep 22 2012 16:58:42
  23. HaNYCARTS
    Christina Ha@HaNYCARTS
    These kids are our future. Support them. Watch #AmGrad Day on @ThirteenNY right now!
    Sat, Sep 22 2012 12:40:21
  24. Public media stations and PBS programs from around the country rallied support on social media to build awareness of the initiative and encourage fans to tune-in.
  25. Tune-in reminder: American Graduate Day, live today at 1 p.m. ET (check local listings). Help public media bring awareness and action to the U.S. dropout crisis. Watch live here: http://bit.ly/P4peq7
    PBS
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    Sun, Sep 23 2012 12:27:04

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