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.
Ian’s Story: With Academy and Community Support a Student Finds Their Passion and Comes Full Circle
It is the mission of Ford Next Generation Learning for all students to experience success in school, career, and life. It is why we continuously
Ford Next Generation Learning: From the US to the North East of England
As Ford Next Generation Learning coaches, we’ve been transforming US high schools for years. Helping create community-driven, career-led academies is our professional passion. We never really considered
Summer in Hampton: Engaging Students Beyond the Classroom
In Hampton, Virginia summer is not just a break from school; it’s a time of vibrant learning and personal growth. This season, students are diving
Pathways to Purpose: Donielle’s Story
Welcome to Ford NGL “Full Circle” — a series where we delve into the inspiring journeys of former students who have become thriving professionals in their respective fields.
CTE Policy Resources & Updates
Career and Technical Education (CTE) is receiving significant attention at the federal level, thanks to the collaborative efforts of two influential organizations: Advance CTE and ACTE.
Get To Know Y-Plan
A session on Y-Plan (Youth – Plan, Learn, Act, Now) was presented at the LLA conference in LA in April. Y-PLAN is an award-winning, K-12 civic youth engagement strategy developed by UC Berkeley’s Center for Cities + Schools (CC+S).