Community Spotlight
How a Ford NGL Community using the model’s Community Connected approach fueled a measurable rise in student readiness.
Akron Public Schools is showing what happens when the model moves from concept to culture. After years of developing College & Career Academies that connect classrooms to the community, the district saw the payoff in Ohio’s 2025 state report cards.
Make the ‘U’ An Important Tool in Your Transformation Journey
Beth Grzelak, Ford NGL Learning Design Lead & Community Coach For those of you who have engaged with our Ford Next Generation Learning (Ford NGL)
Connected by Purpose
When thirty educational leaders from Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, Scotland, arrived in metropolitan Detroit this spring, they weren’t just touring schools. They were stepping into
Career Success Brings Former Academy Student Full Circle
Engineer Helps Connect Student Learning to Real-World Opportunity For many students, the journey from high school into adulthood and career is uncertain. They face a
Unlocking Gen Z’s Potential: Top 3 Skills for Career Success
During Louisville in Action: A Ford NGL Leadership Lab for Business & School Partnerships, we gained valuable insights from a dynamic Learning Exchange. Participants identified
How to Help Every Young Person Navigate Their Personal Career Path
Hans Meeder has a history that goes back a long way with Ford NGL. We first approached Hans when he was transitioning out of his
Building Educator and Student Wellness Shared Purpose, Shared Work and Shared Joy
Transformative change in schools and communities begins with shared purpose, shared work, and shared joy. In our recent session, Building Educator and Student Wellness, we