Ford Next Generation Learning (Ford NGL) mobilizes educators,

employers, and community leaders to prepare a new generation of

young people who will graduate from high school college-, career-, and
life-readyprepared to compete successfully in the 21st century
economy. Ford NGL improves educational outcomes as well as
workforce and economic development prospects.

February 3, 2014
 About Ford Next Generation Learning
(Ford NGL)

Henry Ford legacy

History of supporting K 12 through
curriculum (transforming teaching
and learning)
Ford NGL developed in 2007 to
build community support around
high school transformation to
improve K 12 outcomes
If I had asked my
Now growing interest at Ford
customers what they Motor Company and UAW in
wanted, theyd have support of STEM pipeline
said a faster horse.

Henry Ford
 What Support Has Ford NGL Provided to
the Communities in its Network?

Community introductory workshops on Ford NGL roadmap & essential practices

A proven strategic planning process to develop 3-5 year plan to scale academies

A dedicated coach to guide/support the community through develop of plan

Mentoring support on specific essential practices

Opportunities to collaborate with and learn from the Ford NGL community network

Professional development to build capacity of community leaders and educators

Opportunities to highlight a communities work w/ national organizations, press and

employers

Ultimately, the responsibility to mentor other communities as Nashville is doing today

through study visits
GOVERNANCE

ALIGNMENT

ENGAGEMENT
 Career Academies
A 21st Century Solution

Most broadly used high school redesign model, developed in

Philadelphia 45 years ago
Career-themed small learning communities, usually between
300 and 400 students
Students cohort scheduled with team of academic and
technical teachers
Project-based learning
Active business engagement
Key students are motivated to acquire academic skills
essential for high-wage, high-demand, high skill career
pathways
 INCREASED EARNINGS THROUGH THE
CAREER ACADEMY MODEL

Career academies connect rigorous,

college preparatory academic
courses
with career themes in areas such as
engineering, manufacturing, IT,
health, digital media and other high
demand career pathways.

MDRC Longitudinal Study 1993-2004

Academies improve labor market
prospects of young minority men, who
earned over $10,000 (18% more) than
those in the non-Academy over the 4-yer
follow-up period.
Nashville Graduation Rate

100

75
Percent of Students

50
82.9
68.8 70.0 72.6 73.1
58.2 61.9
25

0
2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10
MNPS 2010-2012 End of Course Exam (Grades 9-12) Results:
Percent of Students Scoring Proficient or Advanced
2010 2011 2012
60

47.4 48.7
46.6
41.8
Percent Proficient/Advanced

40 37.6

28.7

20

0
Algebra I English II

ACT Scores: 2010 18; 2011 18.1; 2012 18.4

Note: Results include TCAP-Alt Portfolio
 Economic Gains 2007-2009

Increased Graduates 130

Increased Annual Earnings $1.7 million
Increased Annual Spending $1.3 million
Increased Home Sales $2.8 million
Increased Auto Sales $200,000
New Jobs 10
Increased Annual Economic Growth $2.1 million
Increased Annual State and Local Taxes $100,000
Increased Annual Federal Taxes $250,000
Increased Lifetime Earnings (Real Terms) $34 Million
Economic benefits calculations come from a model produced by Economic Modeling
Specialists, Inc. for the Alliance for Excellent Education and State Farm Insurance
 SAFETY DATA ACROSS YEARS

2006-07 2010-11 % Change

Antioch 49% 84% 35%
Glencliff 53% 87% 34%
Hillwood 46% 81% 35%
Hunters Lane 40% 73% 33%
McGavock 38% 81% 43%
Maplewood 37% 67% 30%
Stratford 41% 81% 40%
Whites Creek 36% 72% 36%
 GANG RELATED DATA
2006-2012

Davidson County: the average age is 22;

national average is 18.5 years of age.
Average age of gang member increased from
16 to 22 years of age
Sgt. Gary R. Kemper
Specialized Investigations Division
Intelligence / Gang Unit
Metro Nashville Police Dept.
 Sustaining Success through Business and Civic
Involvement in Nashville

CEO Champions
Committee of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce support the
reform effort through advocacypolicy and community

Academies of Nashville Partnership Councils

6 industry-specific councils convened by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
Provide a district-wide perspective of their industry area and academies

Academy Advisory Board Composed of an academys partners and

stakeholders
Academy Partners
Individual businesses or organizations that work with an academy during a
school year through the PENCIL Foundation
How Do Employers and Other Community Partners
Ensure Success through their Participation?
 FEATURES AND BENEFITS OF ACADEMIES FOR STUDENTS
AND EMPLOYERS

BENEFITS FOR BENEFITS FOR

FEATURES STUDENTS EMPLOYERS

Work-based learning Better prepared for New hire already has

experiences college and career exposure and contacts

College credit and/or Post-Secondary more Minimal training or

industry certifications affordable retraining

Mentors from Invaluable social Know the background

community capital of new hire

Develop 21st Century Student more Less coaching on

skills marketable workplace skills

Career pathway Understands what it Students is familiar

exposure takes to be successful with work
 Supporting Trends
Common core state standards 46 states plus DC
New $100 million Youth Career Connect grants for
career academies tied to high demand jobs now filled
by foreign workers through HB1 visas (Federal Labor
Dept).
State of California $250 million Career Pathways Trust
Fund RFA released January 19, 2014. Seeks to
dramatically expand career academies across state.
State of Florida financially incentivizes high schools for
each senior who passes a nationally recognized career
certification in a high wage, high skill pathway
 How Economic Developers are Transforming K 12

IEDC recognizes the growing importance of quality workforce.

A major issue for 14% of you in 2010, 31% of you in 2012 and
36% in 2013
Rockford Area Economic Development Council - $350,000
annual innovation fund supports HS transformation
Nashville chamber invests significant share of annual
expenditure to support Academies of Nashville
Greater Louisville Inc. plays a lead role in developing
community master plan for high school transformation
Coachella Valley Economic PartnershipIntroducing Sheila
Thornton to tell their story