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We’re proud to welcome the Innovative Academies of Dayton Public Schools in Dayton, Ohio, to the Ford NGL network. As our network continues to grow, so does the movement to transform education for all learners. Watch this inspiring video to learn more about their commitment to “all means all.”
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Knoxville, TN, partnership with Greenheck is a powerful example of what can happen when schools and industry align around a shared vision for students. Through the Ford NGL Community Connected Academy model, communities are creating the conditions for meaningful connections between classrooms and careers. Read more about what this looks like in action.
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Go #BTS of Romeo Community Schools’ transformation as Communications and Marketing Supervisor shares how strategic storytelling is strengthening connections, building community pride, and amplifying student success. Learn how these efforts directly support students, inform families, and give the community clear, consistent insight into the impact of community connected learning. Watch here. |
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Kevin never let go of what lit him up as a kid, and now he's built a life around it. This is what happens when a student is seen, supported, and bold enough to follow passion all the way through. Read Kevin’s Full Circle story here. |
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At the 2026 Detroit Auto Show, we joined industry leaders to tackle one critical question: how do we build the technical talent pipeline for the future of the auto industry? Watch this powerful conversation on workforce innovation, skilled trades, and preparing students for high-demand careers in EV technology, advanced manufacturing, and mobility. Watch here. |
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Celebrating Network Achievements
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Dr. Donna Woods has been selected for a prestigious 2026 Humanitarian Award, recognizing her exceptional leadership and lasting impact. Discover why this honor matters, and what it reflects about the work happening in our community. |
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Former Hampton, VA Superintendent, Dr. Jeffery Smith, has been named Virginia’s next Secretary of Education. Learn what his appointment means for student success and the future of education across the Commonwealth.
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After nearly a decade of driving innovation in Batesville, IN, Paul Ketcham is taking his impact statewide as Indiana’s new Assistant Secretary of Education. The 2025 IN Superintendent of the Year will now help shape K–12 strategy across the state. |
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Check out what's new on the ‘U’. Designed with your community in mind, the ‘U’ offers curated courses, quick-hit webinars, collaborative Circles, and insightful reports to help sustain your transformation journey. From onboarding new staff to building strong systems, the ‘U’ is packed with tools to help you Go Further.
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Our newest webinar, Your Portrait of a Graduate: The North Star for Community Connected Transformation, is NOW LIVE. It is the first of two webinars focused on the north start for Community Connected Transformation - the Portrait of the Graduate! Learn more here. |
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Our Circles continue to bring leaders together for meaningful conversations that deepen practice and fuel transformation. Here, you’ll find highlights from recent sessions that showcase the ideas, strategies, and connections emerging across the network. Read the latest update here.
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Akron Public Schools is showing what real transformation looks like when a community rallies around its students. By embracing a Community Connected approach and building powerful partnerships across the city, Akron has turned its high schools into engines of readiness—delivering one of the strongest jumps in Ohio’s report card results. With dramatic gains in college and career readiness and a renewed culture of real-world learning, Akron’s story is proof that when a community leads, data follows.
Read more here to explore the metrics that moved, the academy structures that make it possible, and the community partnerships that turned Akron’s model into measurable success.
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And we’re seeing that same story take shape in Raytown, MO.
Early data from implementing a Freshman Academy—grounded in the Ford NGL approach to the career academy model—shows what’s possible when schools are intentionally designed around real-world learning, strong relationships, and community connected systems.
Not small shifts, but meaningful movement where it matters most:
✔️ Attendance is up
✔️ Office referrals are down
✔️ Course failures are decreasing
This is what happens when the approach is aligned and the work is intentional.
When a community commits, the data follows.
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Discover how schools and homebuilders are coming together to transform workforce pathways. The NAHB Workforce Partnership Playbook provides actionable guidance to build sustainable partnerships that benefit students, employers, and communities alike. Dive in here.
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Skills Progressions for Collaboration, Communication, and Critical Thinking is a new resource developed by the Carnegie Foundation designed to align with academic standards and support assessment, instructional planning, and professional learning. The progressions contribute to a broader effort to establish coherent, science-based skills standards for high schools. Learn more and access here.
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Want to see more of what our Ford NGL work looks like in action,
and stay connected to what’s next?
We’re sharing more stories like the above, along with tools, insights, and real examples from communities across the country.
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✔️ See how districts are bringing the work to life
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If you’re serious about advancing college and career readiness, this is where the conversation continues. |
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