The foundation’s mission is to enhance learning in Hopkins Public Schools. Each spring, the foundation hosts a fundraising gala to support its spark grants for classroom projects and a districtwide special project.

The Academies of Central Arkansas has officially been established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming education and workforce development across Central Arkansas. The new foundation will strengthen partnerships between schools and employers, ensuring students gain real-world experience and career-ready skills before graduation.

Dayton Public Schools is implementing a plan to change classes at every grade level to ensure students graduate better prepared for success in the local job market.

Hear from special guest Donna Gilley, Ford Next Generation Learning Community Coach, as she shares the exciting transformation of the new Christian County High School.

Christian County’s school district is undergoing a major transformation, consolidating its two high schools and career technical center into a new academy-model high school. This shift represents an opportunity for the community to get more involved in shaping education and workforce development to meet local needs.

Christian County’s school district is undergoing a major transformation, consolidating its two high schools and career technical center into a new academy-model high school. This shift represents an opportunity for the community to get more involved in shaping education and workforce development to meet local needs.

“Education does not happen in isolation,” said Taylor Hayes, president of the Christian County Chamber of Commerce. “It thrives when businesses, organizations, and neighbors step forward as partners. Education serves the entire community, not just the schools.”

Leaders say the success of Christian County’s new academy model will depend on continued collaboration between schools, businesses, and civic partners working together to build the local workforce.

Dayton Public Schools is implementing a plan to change classes at every grade level to ensure students graduate better prepared for success in the local job market.

As Virginia’s new secretary of education, Smith is committed to building bigger tables. “Together, we can advance a vision for a Commonwealth that is stronger, safer, and more affordable for all Virginians, ensuring that every learner has the opportunity to achieve and succeed,” he said.

Strong partnerships between employers, K‑12 schools, and higher education are essential for helping students understand evolving career paths and access real‑world learning opportunities.

Business, education, and civic leaders in Christian County, Kentucky are calling for deeper partnerships between the local school district and the business community to support the district’s new consolidated high school model focused on career-readiness. The leaders say collaboration between schools, employers, and community partners is crucial for student success and preparing the future workforce.