Plans are to hire a national education leader to direct the Institute and to draw on the broadest possible range of resources and talents from the university and the K-12 system as well as from industry, government and the foundation community. The institute plans to host the first leadership session in summer 2000. The John Stanford International School. If plans come to fruition, a new school will open in Seattle September 2000. The mission of this K-5 school is to educate culturally diverse, lifelong learners, who exemplify superior academic standards and possess advanced skills in the areas of technology, communication, and languages.
Education is a fundamental building block for that kind of economy.
Fox said the University's focus on K-12 partnerships completes the cycle. It's the kids in our public schools who will take us forward. It makes sense to have the K-12 and higher education communities communicating, collaborating and working toward common objectives. Officials conducted a series of focus group meetings. Based on conversations and comparisons of state needs and university academic strengths and experience, some compelling new efforts are underway.