Get Schooled Tells Teens That School Is Cool

Founded in 2009, Get Schooled is a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving high school graduation rates and empowering more students to attend and succeed in college. Believing that a better future is within students' reach given the right information and motivation, Get Schooled uses the media and pop culture figures to directly inspire and engage youth. The organization delivers the information teens need to be successful through messengers such as celebrities, influential peers, and pop culture events as well as popular channels like the web, mobile, and social media.

Since its inception, Get Schooled has reached millions and engaged hundreds of thousands of people. In 2012, nearly 1 million students, parents, and educators visited Get Schooled platforms. Due to the organization's efforts, 100 percent of seniors at Thurgood Marshall High School in Washington, D.C. completed FAFSAs and earned an LMFAO concert, while Lincoln High School in Warren, Michigan saw an 8.56 percent increase in attendance.