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SiriusXM to Broadcast Exclusive Town Hall Event with Mana

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SiriusXM to Broadcast Exclusive Town Hall Event with Mana


International Latin rock band to answer questions from SiriusXM listeners and fans in celebration of their latest album, ‘Cama Incendiada’


In-studio Q&A special will air on


SiriusXM Caliente, La Kueva, and Viva channels


NEW YORK, May 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — SiriusXM announced today that international Latin rock band Mana will sit down for an intimate Q&A session with an audience of SiriusXM listeners and fans for the SiriusXM “Town Hall” series.     

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“SiriusXM’s Town Hall with Mana” will air on Friday, May 15 at 5:00 pm ET on SiriusXM Caliente channel 150 and La Kueva channel 540 and on Sunday, May 17 at 2:00 pm ET on Viva channel 500.  For rebroadcast times, please visit www.siriusxm.com/townhall

Inside SiriusXM studios in New York City, listeners and fans will have the opportunity to ask Mana’s Fher Olvera, Juan Calleros, Alex Gonzalez, and Sergio Vallin questions about their successful musical career, and recently released album, Cama Incendiada.  

“We are very excited to have Mana, one the best rock en espanol bands of all time, at the SiriusXM studios with some of their lucky fans to celebrate the release of their latest album,” said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SiriusXM.  “‘SiriusXM’s Town Hall with Mana’ is another example of offering our subscribers the unique opportunity to get up close and personal with legendary artists.  Mana will discuss their body of work, latest album, and details about a career that has kept them at the top of the lists, for subscribers and listeners nationwide.”

“SiriusXM’s Town Hall with Mana” is part of SiriusXM’s “Town Hall” series, featuring iconic musicians and figures sitting down with a studio audience of SiriusXM listeners.  Previous “SiriusXM Town Hall” specials have featured Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Jennifer Lopez, Juanes, Gloria Estefan, Pele, Billy Crystal, Pitbull, Quentin Tarantino, Carol Burnett, Tom Petty, Willie Nelson, KISS, Coldplay, Juan Luis Guerra, Hugh Jackman, Dolly Parton, the surviving members of Nirvana, Gregg Allman, Usher and Tony Hawk. 

Formed in 1986 in Guadalajara, Mexico, Mana has gone on to become global ambassadors of the Latin Rock genre, selling over 40 million albums.  To date, Mana has been recognized by their musical peers with four GRAMMY® and seven LATIN GRAMMY® Awards.  In the United States, Mana holds seven #1 albums and ten #1 singles -more than any other band in the history of Billboard’s “Hot Latin Songs” chart. Mana is also the top-drawing Spanish language concert band in the U.S. regularly selling out arenas across the country. The band holds the record for the most shows sold-out by a single act in the history of STAPLES CENTER in Los Angeles (11). 

After the broadcast, “SiriusXM’s Town Hall with Mana” will be available on SiriusXM On Demand.  Please visit http://www.siriusxm.com/ondemand for more information.   

The SiriusXM Latino channel lineup features ten exclusive commercial-free music channels covering a wide variety of music genres, including Caliente (tropical, channel 150), Rumbon (classic salsa, channel 533), Flow Nacion (Latin hip-hop and Reggaeton, channel 506), La Kueva (rock en espanol, channel 540), Viva (contemporary pop, channel 500), Aguila (regional Mexican, channel 151), Caricia (classic ballads in English and Spanish, channel 523), Latidos (romantic love songs from the 90s to today, channel 520), Luna (Latin jazz, channel 530) and more. 

Listeners can register for a 30-day trial and listen to these channels on smartphones and other mobile devices as well as online at www.siriusxm.com.

For more information on SiriusXM, please visit www.siriusxm.com.

About SiriusXM

Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) is the world’s largest radio broadcaster measured by revenue and has more than 27.7 million subscribers.  SiriusXM creates and broadcasts commercial-free music; premier sports talk and live events; comedy; news; exclusive talk and entertainment; and the most comprehensive Latin music, sports and talk programming in radio. SiriusXM is available in vehicles from every major car company in the U.S. and on smartphones and other connected devices as well as online at siriusxm.com. SiriusXM radios and accessories are available from retailers nationwide and at shop.siriusxm.com.  SiriusXM also provides premium traffic, weather, data and information services for subscribers in cars, trucks, RVs, boats and aircraft through SiriusXM Traffic™, SiriusXM Travel Link, NavTraffic®, NavWeather™, SiriusXM Aviation, SiriusXM Marine™, Sirius Marine Weather, XMWX Aviation™, and XMWX Marine™.  SiriusXM holds a minority interest in SiriusXM Canada which has more than 2 million subscribers. SiriusXM is also a leading provider of connected vehicles services to major automakers, giving customers access to a suite of safety, security, and convenience services including automatic crash notification, stolen vehicle recovery assistance, enhanced roadside assistance and turn-by-turn navigation.

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Turner Broadcasting and Live Nation Entertainment to Honor Best Live Musical Performances with the “Live Nation Music Awards”

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Turner Broadcasting and Live Nation Entertainment to Honor Best Live Musical Performances with the “Live Nation Music Awards”

IMG and dick clark productions to Produce Annual Awards Show Premiering Oct. 1 on TBS and TNT


LOS ANGELES, May 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) today announced the Live Nation Music Awards, a new television event honoring the best live musical performances of the year. Set to be simulcast on TNT and TBS on Oct. 1, 2015, the star-studded ceremony will be produced by Live Nation Entertainment in collaboration with IMG and dick clark productions.

The Live Nation Music Awards will connect fans with their favorite artists in an unprecedented way, bringing viewers into the spontaneous, electric atmosphere that makes live music so exciting. The show will honor the year’s most memorable performances in categories as varied as “Live Performance of the Year,” “Best On-Stage Collaboration,” “Road Warrior of the Year,” and “Best Special Effects in a Festival.” It will also feature unique, never-before-seen collaborations and special appearances. 

The Live Nation Music Awards will be executive-produced by Michael Rapino, Live Nation Entertainment’s president and CEO; Mark Shapiro, IMG’s Chief Content Officer; Allen Shapiro (So You Think You Can Dance, Golden Globe Awards), dick clark productions’ CEO; and Michael Mahan, dick clark productions’ president.

“With all the honors given to recorded music, it’s great to finally see awards created for live performances,” said David Eilenberg, senior vice president of unscripted series, specials and late night for TBS and TNT. “We’re proud to be joining forces with Live Nation, IMG, and dick clark productions to break new ground and honor the most exciting live musical performances of the year.”

“Live Nation is dedicated to bringing artists and fans together for life-long memories and we are honored to take part in recognizing the talent who bring those experiences to life,” said Michael Rapino.

“In the last few years, we’ve seen incredible innovation and investment in live music,” said Mark Shapiro. “Music permeates all aspects of entertainment, and fans are ready to celebrate all that the industry is doing around the world to push the envelope and create unique experiences. We’re excited to be teaming up with Live Nation and dick clark productions to honor artists in a fresh, new way.”

“Touring is by far one of the most powerful platforms for artists to connect with their fans,” said Allen Shapiro. “I’m excited to launch a new franchise with Live Nation and IMG.”

About Live Nation Entertainment

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship and Artist Nation Management. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

About IMG

IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion and media operating in more than 25 countries around the world. IMG’s businesses include Events & Media, College, Golf, Tennis, Performance and IMG Academy, Fashion, Models, Clients, Licensing, Joint Ventures, and creative management agency Art + Commerce. In 2014, IMG was acquired by WME, the world’s leading entertainment and media agency. Together, the companies offer an unparalleled client roster; strategic partnerships with sponsors and brands; and marquee assets across sports, entertainment, events, music and fashion.

IMG’s previous primetime productions include Christmas in Rockefeller Center, Sports Illustrated‘s Sportsman of the Year, Boston Pops 4th of July Spectacular, the NHL All-Star Game and NHL Awards, the Ryder Cup Opening and Closing Ceremonies, 12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief and Thanksgiving Live for the Food Network.

About dick clark productions

dick clark productions (dcp) is the world’s largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming with the Academy of Country Music Awards, American Country Countdown Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest, Golden Globe Awards, Hollywood Film Awards and The PEOPLE Magazine Awards. Weekly television programming includes So You Think You Can Dance from 19 Entertainment, a division of CORE Media Group, and dcp; World’s Funniest Fails from Jukin Media and dcp; and Boom! (FOX) from Keshet DCP, the joint venture between Keshet International (KI), the global distribution and production arm of Keshet Media Group, and DC Media, the parent company of dcp. dcp also owns one of the world’s most unique and extensive entertainment archive libraries with more than 55 years of award-winning shows, historic programs, specials, performances and legendary programming. For additional information, visit www.dickclark.com.

About TNT

TNT is television’s destination for drama. Seen in 101 million households and ranking among cable’s top networks, TNT is home to such original drama series as Rizzoli & Isles, Major CrimesFalling Skies, The Last Ship, Murder in the First, Legends, The Librarians and Transporter The Series. TNT’s slate of upcoming scripted dramas includes Public Morals, Proof and Agent X. TNT also features such dramatic unscripted series as Cold Justice and the upcoming Cold Justice: Sex Crimes. In addition, TNT is the cable home to popular dramas like Castle, Bones, Supernatural and Grimm; primetime specials, such as the Screen Actors Guild Awards®; blockbuster movies; and championship sports coverage, including the NBA and the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship.

TNT is part of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company. Turner Broadcasting creates and programs branded news; entertainment; kids and young adult; and sports media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.

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About TBS

TBS is basic cable’s #1 entertainment network among young adults in primetime. Available in 101 million households, TBS features such original comedies as American Dad!, Your Family or Mine and the upcoming Angie Tribeca and Clipped. TBS also features unscripted originals like King of the Nerds and Meet the Smiths. In late night TBS, is home to the Emmy®-winning series CONAN, starring Conan O’Brien. The TBS lineup also includes popular contemporary comedies, such as The Big Bang Theory and Family Guy, along with blockbuster movies and championship sports.

TBS is part of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company. Turner Broadcasting creates and programs branded news; entertainment; kids and young adult; and sports media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.

Website: www.tbs.com
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Boise State Enters Multiyear Agreement With Ticketmaster To Provide Comprehensive Suite Of Innovative Products, Services And Technology

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Boise State Enters Multiyear Agreement With Ticketmaster To Provide Comprehensive Suite Of Innovative Products, Services And Technology

Boise State University Joins Growing List of Partners Leveraging Ticketmaster’s Ticketing, Marketing and Data Solutions


BOISE, Idaho and LOS ANGELES, May 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ticketmaster, a division of Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV), today announced a multiyear agreement with Boise State University to ticket Boise State Athletics, Taco Bell Arena and the Morrison Center. Boise State joins a growing number of colleges and universities utilizing the Ticketmaster platform.

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“We’ve partnered with Ticketmaster to enhance the service to our fans,” said Mark Coyle, athletic director, Boise State. “Their industry-leading mobile, transfer/resale and season ticket holder account management features will dramatically improve the fan experience.”

Among its proprietary product offerings, Ticketmaster will deliver an integrated ticketing solution that provides fans transparent, secure, and convenient options to buy and sell tickets for Taco Bell Arena, Morrison Center and Bronco Athletics.

“As we expand our music and arts programming, Ticketmaster’s superior marketing and distribution tools will enable us to better reach out to patrons we already serve, as well as develop relationships with new patrons throughout the state and beyond,” said James Patrick, executive director of the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts.

“Ticketmaster is able to provide us a host of new and powerful fan insights that will allow Taco Bell Arena to continue to bring the best concerts and events to the Treasure Valley,” said Lisa Cochran, executive director of the Taco Bell Arena.

“Ticketmaster can uniquely deliver great mobile solutions for fans and offer flexible features that will enable Boise State arts and sports fans to conveniently attend events and transfer and resell their tickets if they are unable to attend,” said Clay Luter, senior vice president of stadium and college sports, Ticketmaster.

About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship and Artist Nation Management. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

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New PSAs Released as Part of Ad Council and AARP Caregiver Assistance Campaign Supported by NAB, RAB, and OAAA This Mother’s and Father’s Day

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New PSAs Released as Part of Ad Council and AARP Caregiver Assistance Campaign Supported by NAB, RAB, and OAAA This Mother’s and Father’s Day

Caregiver Assistance Campaign Draws Support for Nation’s 42 Million Caregivers


WASHINGTON, May 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In an effort to support the 42.1 million caregivers in the U.S. who are caring for parents and older loved ones, AARP and the Ad Council are unveiling a new series of public service advertisements (PSAs) as an extension of their ongoing Caregiver Assistance Campaign. The campaign, created pro bono by agency DDB New York, is supported by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), and the Outdoor Advertising Association of America (OAAA) who are urging their members to run the spots in the weeks leading up to both Mother’s Day and Father’s Day this year.

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“Many people will spend more of their time and resources caring for their aging parents than they did raising their own children,” said AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins. “These new PSAs will help create greater awareness for caregivers who tackle tough issues every day, and provide information on the many resources that are available to help them meet their needs and those of their loved ones.”

Caregivers in the U.S. provide an estimated $450 billion worth of unpaid care to aging relatives and friends[1]. And according to an AARP survey[2], more than one in five says their weight, exercise routine, or social life has suffered since becoming a caregiver and that they are generally unhappier. For many, the caregiving role starts with simple things like scheduling a doctor’s visit or helping with daily errands, but gradually expands over time. This juggling of responsibilities can be highly stressful, putting caregivers at risk for depression, anxiety, lowered immunity, heart disease, and premature aging among other physiological consequences, as well as causing financial problems.

“Family support is critical to the care needed for older adults as they age, but often comes at substantial costs to those providing the care, to their families and to society,” said Lisa Sherman, President and CEO of the Ad Council. “Through this campaign—and thanks to the incredible support from our advertising partners—our goal is to help more caregivers connect to the resources, tools and help available to them and better alleviate the stresses in their lives.”

The Caregiver Assistance Campaign is requesting support across multiple media platforms. NAB, RAB and OAAA have encouraged their member organizations to run the out of home, radio, and broadcast PSAs in addition to ongoing digital and social media support in the week preceding both Mother’s and Father’s Day this year. Since the initial launch in the fall of 2012, the Caregiver Assistance Campaign has received over $104.6 million in donated media and aarp.org/caregiving has received more than 25 million page views.

The new series of PSAs highlight the resources and help available to improve the lives of both the caregiver and their loved one at aarp.org/caregiving . On the website, caregivers can access practical health and wellness tips and resources and can interact with a supportive community of peers.

The campaign will also be promoted through Upworthy.com, and across social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. This campaign is also debuting a powerful SMS initiative aimed at mirroring the caregiver’s journey. Available in both English and Spanish, caregivers can text “parents” or “padres” to 97779 for ongoing support and personalized assistance from AARP home and family expert and caregiver, Amy Goyer.

Following the Ad Council’s model, the PSAs will be distributed to more than 33,000 media outlets nationwide and will be run in space and time entirely donated by the media.

To learn more about the issues family caregivers deal with, tune in to CARING FOR MOM & DAD, a PBS documentary narrated by Meryl Streep, that premieres nationwide May 2015. The documentary, funded by AARP and Pfizer, explores the emotional, health, and financial challenges faced by caregivers as parents age. Learn more at pbs.org/caringformomanddad

About AARP
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of more than 37 million, that helps people turn their goals and dreams into real possibilities, strengthens communities and fights for the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare, employment and income security, retirement planning, affordable utilities and protection from financial abuse. We advocate for individuals in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name as well as help our members obtain discounts on a wide range of products, travel, and services. A trusted source for lifestyle tips, news and educational information, AARP produces AARP The Magazine, the world’s largest circulation magazine; AARP Bulletin; www.aarp.org; AARP TV & Radio; AARP Books; and AARP en Espanol, a Spanish-language website addressing the interests and needs of Hispanics. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to political campaigns or candidates. The AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. AARP has staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Learn more at www.aarp.org.

About The Ad Council
The Ad Council is a private, non-profit organization with a rich history of marshaling volunteer talent from the advertising and media industries to deliver critical messages to the American public. Having produced literally thousands of PSA campaigns addressing the most pressing social issues of the day, the Ad Council has affected, and continues to affect, tremendous positive change by raising awareness, inspiring action and saving lives. To learn more about the Ad Council and its campaigns, visit Adcouncil.org, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or view our PSAs on YouTube.

About DDB
DDB Worldwide (www.ddb.com) is one of the world’s largest and most influential advertising and marketing networks. At the prestigious 2014 Cannes International Festival of Creativity, DDB took home 87 Lions, as well as Agency of the Year and Regional Network of the Year honors for adam&eveDDB and DDB EMEA, respectively. In addition, DDB has been named Agency of the Year numerous times by the industry’s leading advertising publications and awards shows. The Gunn Report has listed DDB as one of the Top Three Global Networks for 12 of the last 15 years. The agency’s clients include Volkswagen, McDonald’s, Unilever, Mars, Johnson & Johnson and Exxon Mobil, among others. Founded in 1949, DDB is part of the Omnicom Group (NYSE) and consists of more than 200 offices in over 90 countries, with its flagship office in New York, NY.

About NAB
The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America’s broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at www.nab.org.

About RAB
The Radio Advertising Bureau serves more than 6,000 member Radio stations in the U.S. and over 1,000 member networks, representative firms, broadcast vendors, and international organizations. RAB leads and participates in educational, research, sales, and advocacy programs that promote and advance Radio as a primary advertising medium. Learn more at www.rab.com.

About OAAA
OAAA is the national trade association for the out of home (OOH) advertising industry. Founded in 1891, the association represents more than 90 percent of the US industry based on revenues. OAAA is dedicated to leading and uniting a responsible OOH industry committed to serving advertisers, consumers, and communities. The OOH industry generates $7 billion annually in ad revenues and donates more than $450 million in space each year. For more information, please visit www.oaaa.org.

[1] Caregiving in the U.S. report (2009)

[2] The Caregivers: Life Changes and Coping Strategies poll was commissioned by AARP. Research was conducted through an on-line survey nationwide from in May and June 2013 using GfK Custom Research (Knowledge Networks Knowledge Panel). The sample consisted of 1,036 adults between the ages of 40 to 60 years of age who currently caring for someone age 50+.


#Portadalat calls for Creators for Video Talent Showcase presented by 2BTube

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MIAMI, May 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Youtubers, Instagramers, Viners and other Online Video Creators will play a crucial role at the upcoming Latin Online Video Forum on June 3 (during #Portadalat) in Miami’s Hyatt Regency Hotel.

“Online Video Creators have become a massive cultural force and a vibrant part of the Social Media and Marketing sector. #Portadalat, the main event in the Latin American and Hispanic Marketing and Media sector recognizes this by hosting a Video Talent Showcase presented by major Multichannel Network 2Btube,” says Marcos Baer, publisher of Portada. “We are proud to be partnering with 2Btube and thank them for their support,” Baer adds.

The Online Video Talent Showcase is perfect for anyone looking to make better content, grow their channel, and meet brands and fellow creators. Benefits include:

  • Meet 2Btube, one of the largest MCNs in the Spanish-speaking world and evaluate partnership opportunities with them, while you have a drink and eat some food.
  • Attend the Top Latin Influencer Awards
  • Get the best Content on all aspects of Online Video Marketing targeting Latin Audiences (U.S. Hispanic and Latin America)
  • Listen to presentations of key brand marketers and interact with them, including Kellogg’, L’Oreal, Estee Lauder, Mercedes Benz, 3M, Longchamp and more…
  • Listen and interact with Star Band “Boyce Avenue.

Online Video Creators, register here (free):
https://www.portada-online.com/events/forum/talentshowcase/

A Who is Who of Online Video!

  • Fabienne Fourquet,CEO and co-founder, 2Btube
  • Carlos Espindola, Gerente eHub Latinoamerica, 3M
  • Adriana Grineberg, Head of Operations Miami, Facebook
  • Borja Beneyto, Digital Regional Director Latin America, Starcom MediaVest
  • Jayson Dubin, CEO & President, Playwire Media
  • Dr. Shay David, CRO and Co-Founder, Kaltura 
  • Luiza Ricupero Negret, VP, StyleHaul Mundo
  • Jan Riemens, CEO, Zoomin.TV
  • Boyce Avenue, the most followed band on YouTube!

Check out the agenda!
www.portada-online.com/events/forum/agenda

For attendees working in online video beyond content creation, including anyone who is part of a production company, network, channel, or who works in talent management, software development, venture investment, buy your ticket here:
https://www.portada-online.com/events/forum/register/ 

LATIN ONLINE VIDEO FORUM SPONSORS

Silver Sponsor:
YuMe
(http://www.yume.com/)

Bronze Sponsors:
Kaltura  (http://corp.kaltura.com/)
ZoominTV (http://corporate.zoomin.tv/)
BodenPR (http://www.bodenpr.com/)

Online Video Talent Showcase Sponsor:
2Btube (http://2btube.com/)

Attendee Bag Sponsor:
Latcom (http://www.latcom.com/)

WiFi Sponsor:
Teads (http://teads.tv/)

Official Wire Sponsor:
Marketwired (http://www.marketwired.com/)

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Kelley Eberhardt, Director of Sales and Marketing at 212-685-4441 ([email protected]).


Grad Nation Report Says U.S. on Track to Reach 90 Percent High School Graduation Rate by 2020

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WASHINGTON, May 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For the third year in a row, the country remains on pace to achieve the national goal of a 90 percent on-time high school graduation rate by 2020, according to the 2015 Building a Grad Nation report released today by America’s Promise Alliance, Civic Enterprises, Everyone Graduates Center, and the Alliance for Excellent Education.

The GradNation campaign’s sixth annual update on progress and challenges in increasing high school graduation rates shows that the country hit a record high of 81.4 percent in 2013, based on the most recent comprehensive data available from the National Center for Education Statistics at the U.S. Department of Education. 

As a result of progress made over the last decade, 1.8 million additional students have graduated from high school. To reach 90 percent, the graduating class of 2020 will need to have 310,000 more graduates than the Class of 2013.

At the state level, progress was driven by significant gains in some of the 10 largest states, including California, Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. But future gains are threatened by declining or stagnating graduation rates in New York, Illinois, Washington and Arizona, which together educate 15 percent of the nation’s high school students.

New analysis of district-level data shows that some districts are making tremendous progress while others are lagging or even going backwards.  Much of the recent gain has been driven by one-quarter of the nation’s 500 largest school districts (districts that educate 15,000 or more students) which have been able to rapidly improve their graduation rates. Between 2011 and 2013, 124 of the 500 largest districts saw improvement of more than three times the national average. The majority of the students in these districts were students of color and low-income.

State 2013 ACGR for Low-Income Students. Source: National Center for Education Statistics

Low-income students. New data and analysis in the report show that the national graduation rate for middle/high-income students is at 88.2 percent, almost 15 percentage points higher than the rate for low-income students.  The half of the student population that is middle or high income is very close to reaching the 90 percent goal, while the half that is low income is still far away.  In 16 states, 90 percent of middle/high-income students already graduate; in 11 states less than 70 percent of low-income students graduate.

Students of Color.  Nationally, Hispanic/Latino and African American students are starting to close the graduation gap with their white peers. Hispanic/Latino students—the fastest growing population of students—have made the greatest gains in the Adjusted Cohort Graduating Rate* reporting data, improving 4.2 percentage points to 75.2 percent in 2013.  African American students have risen 3.7 percentage points, from 67 percent in 2011 to 70.7 percent in 2013.

Seven states – Michigan, New York, Ohio, Georgia, Florida, California and Illinois – educate about 40 percent of the nation’s African American students. Unless these states start to experience significant improvements, the recent progress made in raising African American graduation rates will stall.

One reason for the national improvement in graduation rates among students of color is the decline in high schools with low graduation rates, often referred to as “dropout factories.” While there were 2,000 such schools in 2002, there were fewer than 1,200 of these schools nationwide and 1.5 million fewer students attending them in 2013.

Roadblocks to graduation for students of color include: “toxic stress” from living in high-poverty neighborhoods; a rise in exclusionary discipline practices, particularly in secondary schools; disparities in academic opportunities, such as access to challenging classes and coursework that will help to prepare students for college and career; as well as lack of support for English language learners. 

State 2013 ACGR for Non-Low-Income Students. Source: National Center for Education Statistics

Students with disabilities. Students with disabilities graduating on time reached 61.9 percent in 2012-13, compared to the 84.1 percent national graduation rate for general population students. This is an increase of 2.9 percentage points since 2010-11, but almost 20 points behind the national average. Estimates show that the graduation rate gap between students with disabilities and students in the general population ranges widely across states from 3.3 percentage points to 58.8 points. State variations of ACGR data, coupled with variation in state allowances for special education guidelines, contribute to the disparities keeping special education students from reaching their full potential.

Recommendations. The report includes several recommendations for how federal, state and district policymakers can help more students graduate from high school.  Some of those recommendations include eradicating zero-tolerance discipline policies, expanding the use of early warning systems, making state funding more equitable, and increasing the use of consistent and comparable data to hold states accountable. 

Full press release, report and graphics. To read the full press release and a copy of the 2015 report, including state and subgroup numbers, and to download graphics visit: www.GradNation.org/GradReport. The GradNation campaign, led by America’s Promise, seeks to raise the national on-time graduation rate to 90 percent by 2020 and increase postsecondary enrollment and completion.

About the Building a Grad Nation Report. The 2015 Building a Grad Nation: Progress and Challenge in Ending the High School Dropout Epidemic report is co-authored by John Bridgeland, Jennifer DePaoli and Erin Ingram of Civic Enterprises and Robert Balfanz, Joanna Hornig Fox and Mary Maushard at the Everyone Graduates Center at Johns Hopkins University School of Education in partnership with John Gomperts and his team at America’s Promise and Bob Wise and his team at the Alliance for Excellent Education. The 2015 report is presented by lead sponsor AT&T, with supporting sponsorship from Target.

*The ACGR or Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate is a newer metric now used by all states and school districts for tracking a group (or cohort) of students who enter high school together, as first-time ninth graders (or tenth graders) and graduate on-time with a regular diploma.  

Daria L. Hall
America’s Promise Alliance
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Kathleen McMahon
Civic Enterprises
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Mary Maushard
Everyone Graduates Center
410.516.8810
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Jason Amos
Alliance for Excellent Education
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