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Our Commitment
AT&T is committed to advancing education, strengthening communities and improving lives. Through its philanthropic initiatives and partnerships, AT&T and the AT&T Foundation supports projects that create opportunities, make connections and address community needs where we — and our customers — live and work. In 2008, we contributed $169 million through corporate, employee and AT&T Foundation giving programs. Supporting education has been a major focus for AT&T for more than a century, and education is our key philanthropy focus. We are driven to help students succeed — in school, in the workforce and in life.
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AT&T Aspire
In April 2008, AT&T and the AT&T Foundation launched AT&T Aspire, a $100 million high school success and workforce readiness initiative. AT&T Aspire is the company's largest philanthropic commitment ever — and one of the largest-ever corporate commitments to address high school success and workforce readiness.
Research: On the Front Lines of Schools
On June 4, 2009, AT&T announced the latest chapter of major research by Civic Enterprises and Peter Hart Research with America's Promise Alliance entitled On the Front Lines of Schools. This report surveys teachers, principals, superintendents and school boards and offers a firsthand view of the practitioner perspective on dropout issues.
Click here to view the executive summary.
Click here to view the full report.
Click here to view the supportive statements.
AT&T High School Success Special Grants Program
Under the AT&T Aspire initiative, the AT&T Foundation launched a new grant program focused on high school success for at-risk students. The program directs funds to eligible school districts, school district foundations and nonprofit organizations across the country.
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