American Dream Education Campaign

Polls show that students (ages 15 to 21) feel unprepared to face  the complex world of the 21st Century. Critical knowledge and essential  skills seem to be missing from American education. Although almost  all efforts are being focused on motivating high school students  to enroll in college only 1/3 of the 16 million high schoolers of  today will end up with a bachelors degree. On average they will be  $20,000 in debt and the most popular starting jobs (teaching, sales, management trainee) pay $31,000. And that's the good news.

Over 20% of high school students will NOT graduate! Moreover, 57%  of them will have at least one divorce and 40% will never gain a  net worth in excess of $10,000. So that's the picture. Our education system is producing millions of under educated, ill-prepared  young adults saddled with debt, unrealistic expectations, intense  job offshoring competition, poor relationship skills, unsure how  to pursue happiness or satisfaction.

The American Dream Project will distribute free learning materials  to high school guidance counselors and career centers of America's  22,000 high schools, and 4400 colleges and universities. We are also  building a student centered web site which will provide the knowledge and learning tools students need to seize responsibility for their  future.

Here's how you can help:

1. Volunteer to teach a class at your high school or college. Have  each student take the free Dream Life assessment. Show the Reclaiming  Your American Dream PBS show, follow the discussion guide and have  students write short papers on what their future dream life is. Challenge  them to make a difference now.

 2. When you purchase the complete 3D Package that will  help you identify your design, clarify your desires and make choices  that  lead you  to your Dream Life, a complete 3D set will be donated in your name  to a high school or college of your choice free of charge.

 3. Make a donation. With our education partner, the  Graduates Club Foundation, we are designing and building a student  web site  with learning tools, assessments and information students need  to be  prepared for the future. All resources on this web site will  be free. 100%  of your donation will go to the website and learning resource  development. And we will keep you informed of our progress.