THOUGHT LEADERS
NGLCs use 12 Best Practices as benchmarks to ensure that they are employing all the components necessary for effective change. On the basis of their progress toward meeting the 12 Best Practices, NGLCs are designated as having reached one of two levels of achievement—the Prospective Level or the Leadership Level. To learn more about the NGLC Best Practices, click here »
Newest Ford PAS Designations 
The Floyd County College and Career Academy in Rome, Ga., was the first school in Georgia and only one of 12 nationwide to be designated a Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies Next Generation Learning Community. The honor was announced by Cheryl Carrier, program director of 21st-Century Education Programs for the Ford Motor Company Fund. Full Story
NGLC is a program that recognizes entire communities committed to education improvement. more »
Being designated an NGLC brings grants, technical assistance, and other special benefits. more »
NGLCs are designated based on how well the communities exhibit 12 Best Practices. more »
NGLC Profile
Northwest Florida, consisting of both Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, is made up of diverse communities, independent spirits, and unique perspectives. People create their own lifestyle, working, living, playing their way, and in doing so, they shape this community of communities.
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