YOUR ONE CHANCE IS NOW.

We suggest you view the video linked to this page so you can hear from young men and women just like you who are in the workplace or in college. They are only a few years older than you are now. Listen to their message – it’s important!  Whether you go to college or to work after high school, you will have a much better chance at success if you use your time in middle and high school wisely and challenge yourself with rigorous academic courses.

Click here to see the video made for the National Education Summit on High Schools
(for HIGH speed Internet access).

Click here to see the video made for the National Education Summit on High Schools
(for LOW speed Internet access).

This video was made by an organization called Achieve, Inc., which was created by the nation’s governors and business leaders in 1996. Achieve helps states raise academic standards and achievement so that all students graduate ready for college, work and citizenship.

You can learn more about Achieve by copying and pasting this link into your browser address box: http://www.achieve.org.