Legislation

President Obama and Vice President Biden believe that our kids and our country can’t afford four more years of neglect and indifference. At this defining moment in our history, America faces few more urgent challenges than preparing our children to compete in a global economy. (Read More...)

17.6 million young people want or need mentors to help them reach their full potential, and nearly 44 million adults say they are willing to become mentors. Due to capacity limitations, only 3 million youngsters are in formal mentoring relationships, leaving nearly 15 million young people still in need of mentors. (Read More...)

The President has just signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, joined by Senator Kennedy, President Bill Clinton, the Congressional leaders who (Read More...)