“I have a three-day time period next week where I’m meeting with the Ford NGL coaches who have been working with Batesville, to really strengthen my understanding of Bulldog Ready and what our next steps for that are,” said Dr. Eastes.
The collaboration between Akron Public Schools and the chamber intends to bring classroom lessons into real-world settings.
Welcome to Ford NGL Full Circle, a series where we reconnect with former academy students whose journeys reflect the lasting impact of the Ford NGL movement. These stories remind us why this work matters. When schools, employers, and communities come together around a shared vision for young people, transformation happens.
Knox County students will soon get the chance to meet future employers during the school district’s annual career expo. Knox County Schools’ 865 Academies hiring event allows teens the chance to get a jump start on summer jobs, seasonal employment and even careers.
The summit featured a keynote address from Donna Gilley with Ford Next Generation Learning, who discussed the academy model that will be used at the new school.
Circle Updates: What’s Been Happening & What’s Coming Next! Ford NGL Circles continue to be places where ideas get tested, practices get sharpened, and communities learn with and from one another. Here’s a snapshot of the energy, insights, and momentum across our circles: Academy Coach Circle Last Circle: January 8,
Education transformation requires more than good intentions. It requires leaders who understand how systems actually move and who can align governance, strategy, talent, community partnerships, and execution around a coherent plan. It requires the discipline to stay focused when implementation becomes complex and the courage to make bold decisions when
Akron Public Schools needed a new community partner to lead one of its college and career academies at Garfield Community Learning Center.
In Knoxville, Tennessee, education and industry are coming together in ways that show what is possible when schools and businesses align around a shared vision. Carter High School, part of Knox County Schools, is now home to an initiative that reflects the heart of the Ford NGL Community Connected Academy
Akron Public Schools Superintendent Mary Outley gives the history of the district’s College and Career Academies model, which began in 2016.
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