Academy launches to elevate Ready Schools collaboration and impact

Posted on by Suzannah Couch

Since 2017, ROI’s Ready Schools initiative has supported 18 school districts in implementing transformative, long-term strategies that prepare students for success in post-secondary education and high-demand careers. By engaging local stakeholders and employers, this initiative drives systemic change and aligns K-12 curricula and programs with the region’s evolving workforce needs. Participating school districts focus on … Continue reading Academy launches to elevate Ready Schools collaboration and impact

MCCSC is full ‘STEAM’ ahead in Ready Schools Initiative

Posted on by Suzannah Couch

On the last Friday of the school year, a line of eager Bloomington High School South students is already forming before the doors open to The ScholarSips Cafe. Some students place their orders on a new mobile app, and a tasty drink awaits them on the counter as they walk into the shop, which can … Continue reading MCCSC is full ‘STEAM’ ahead in Ready Schools Initiative

Ready Schools Cohort 4 takes promising practice visit to Wisconsin student-run business

Posted on by Emily Menkedick

In November, ROI Ready Schools Cohort 4 members traveled to Cardinal Manufacturing to learn about this successful student-run business in rural Strum, Wisconsin. Ready Schools is ROI’s flagship educational design-thinking framework that supports PK-12 school districts in aligning their curricular and programmatic offerings to the academic and workforce needs of the Indiana Uplands.