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 Coaches Connect & Collaborate Last Circle:
New Webinar Spotlight: Building a Community Connected, Powerful Partnership System Exciting learning opportunities are on the horizon for Ford NGL communities! On June 30th, Ford NGL will launch a new webinar focused on Tactic 3.2 called, An Introduction to the Community Connected, Powerful Partnership System. As the second webinar in
In our April newsletter, we were proud to announce the addition of the Innovative Academies of Dayton Public Schools (Ohio) to the Ford NGL Network. However, this community is truly something special, and we wanted to share more about the remarkable journey they are undertaking – one that honors Dayton’s
There are moments in education transformation when you stop talking about the vision and start seeing the results. Last week in Central Arkansas was one of those moments. More than 300 educators, business leaders, elected officials, community partners, students, and advocates gathered for the inaugural Academies of Central Arkansas Foundation
I keep thinking about how familiar all of this feels. When the internet was first becoming part of our everyday lives, people were excited, but they were also nervous. VERY nervous. We worried about everything. Would employees spend all day searching the web instead of working? Would kids stop going
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Palm Springs Unified School District will host its annual College and Career Technical Education Showcase on May 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Palm Springs Air Museum, giving high school academy and pathway students a platform to show off the real-world skills they have
Before I worked in education, I was one of those people who questioned the public school system and was quick to criticize it. After all, I went to public school, so clearly I was an expert on how it all worked. The truth is, I received a great education in
The executive principal at Waggener High School said JCPS has seen increased graduation and post-secondary rates through the Academies program.
This model organizes a school into career-focused academies or pathways. These communities connect classroom learning with real-world experiences, often through partnerships with local businesses and organizations. By focusing on students’ interests and future goals, Ford NGL Small Learning Communities help prepare them for success in college, careers, and life —
The School-Based Decision Making Council at Henry Clay has green-lit a shift to an academy model, according to a Monday news release. Henry Clay is the fourth school in Fayette County Public Schools to become part of the Academies of Lexington, joining Bryan Station, Frederick Douglass and Tates Creek.
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