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

Eleven years ago, Utica Community Schools sent a group of educators to visit the Academies of Nashville, a high school model partnered with Ford Next Generation Learning to provide career-focused academies. When teacher, Mark LaCombe, got off the bus immediately following a tour of one of the Nashville schools, he

DPS is inching closer to being designated as a Ford Next Generation Learning district, which is expected to happen in March.