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ConnectED recently visited North Kansas City Schools for an experiential site visit, highlighting real-world learning in action.
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Moments like this remind us that real change happens when educators, leaders, and partners work together across classrooms, districts, and states. We’re grateful to be part of a national movement focused on expanding meaningful pathways for every student.
—a powerful example of what’s possible when districts build strong systems and community partnerships.
We were especially proud to see our partners at Gallup‑McKinley County Schools share their progress. This year, 66% of GMCS seniors will graduate having earned pathway‑aligned dual credit or completed a work‑based learning capstone...
The conversations highlighted how states and districts are working together to expand opportunity for young people, from aligning workforce and education systems in Ohio to strengthening college and career pathways nationwide.
It was energizing to join colleagues from across the country at the AcceleratED convening hosted by the Gates Foundation.
ALT Photo shows AcceleratED Conference. Text reads: "GMCS and ConnectED at AcceleratED Conference: Expanding Opportunity Together"
If you joined us on site, we’d love to hear what stood out to you. And if you have interest in joining our next site visit, sign up here be notified when registration opens: connectednational.org/experi…
We’re grateful to the NKC team for opening their doors, sharing their work, and creating space for honest reflection. These visits remind us how much is possible when districts stay committed to continuous improvement and collaboration.
From classroom visits to conversations with educators and leaders, the day offered a clear picture of how NKC is building real‑world learning experiences that prepare students for what comes next.
We wrapped up another meaningful Experiential Site Visit with North Kansas City Schools, a district that continues to model what strong pathway implementation looks like in practice.
ALT North Kansas City Schools Building
Why? To take back these real-world-rooted learnings and plan next steps for their own districts. Our Experiential Site Visits exist for the same reason we give students opportunities to engage in real-world learning: If you can’t see it, you can’t be it.
Starting next week, ESV attendees will tour four NKC high schools to see the work of career-connected learning in action. They’ll meet directly with district leaders and will participate in collaborative deep-dive sessions that drive instructional transformation.
ALT Teachers circled around a table at an Experiential Site Visit.
He emphasizes the power of teamwork: "It’s important that everyone is involved to create a successful initiative." Discover how group participation can lead to successful outcomes in your own district.
Meet Arnel Dela Cruz, who has attended several Experiential Site Visits to gain insight into effective pathway implementation.
ALT Photo of Arnel Dela Cruz with text caption that reads: "Intent is not enough. To create lasting change, you need intentional design and teamwork!"
Participants from past visits describe the experience as “amazing,” “inspirational,” and “informative,” often pointing to the pride and professionalism of NKC students and staff.
→ Designed learning that blends academics, technical instruction, and real work‑based experiences.
→ Scaled this model across a large district of comprehensive neighborhood schools.
Over the past several years, NKC has:
→ Built a districtwide network of schools centered on college and career pathways.
→ Engaged business, industry, and civic leaders in deep, sustained partnerships.
What does it look like when an entire district commits to a unified, collaborative approach to college and career pathways?
NKC Schools is about to show it again. This year’s Experiential Site Visit offers a fresh, up‑close look at a system that’s fully aligned and delivering.
ALT Teachers at KC Tech Academy