VALPARAISO – After seven months of discussions, a plan to align Northwest Indiana high school outcomes with the needs of economic development have been realized, said Barb Grimsgard of the Center of Workforce Innovations.
The Regional Education/Employer Alliance for Development of Youth of Northwest Indiana has been announced. Known as Ready NWI, the plan includes recommendations to strengthen the assessment system for grades seven to 12. It will make real-time adjustments in students’ thinking and actions based on results and will ensure rigor in awarding college credits while students are still in high school to guarantee they are ready for college-level work.
ReadyNWI is made up of leaders across seven counties and they are working on a plan to transform high schools to ensure youth are prepared for college and careers. The initiative was funded through the Lumina Foundation.
