TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Tulsa governmental and education officials say a dropout prevention summit held there will serve as an impetus to develop ways to keep kids in school.

Tulsa became the second city to host such a summit. Yesterday's event was held at the University of Tulsa and sponsored by a group called America's Promise Alliance, which was founded by former Secretary of State Colin Powell.

According to Powell's group, Tulsa ranks 12th nationally in the disparity of graduation rates between urban and suburban districts.

Tulsa Mayor Kathy Taylor says the summit was an opportunity for government and education officials to focus on the future of Tulsa-area youth.

Representatives from the Tulsa, Union and Jenks school districts spoke at the event about how they try to prepare students to enter college and the work force.