Innovation and Creativity: Henry Ford Learning Institute High School Curriculum

The Henry Ford Learning Institute creates small charter schools that focus on innovation and 21st century skills. Built on the success of a flagship school in Dearborn, Michigan, the Henry Ford Academies will be co-located with businesses, community, and cultural institutions in urban neighborhoods, and will leverage a wide range of local resources to provide hand-on learning experiences for students while supporting neighborhood revitalization. EDC is working with the Henry Ford Learning Institute and a range of national and local partners from many sectors to develop a curriculum for the new academies that integrates design-based thinking hands-on learning, and pre-career experiences with core academic subjects to prepare students for post-secondary education, work and lifelong learning.