PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Vincennes University www.vinu.edu Founded in 1801 Vincennes University is Indiana’s first college making your degree widely recognized by top employers! Vincennes University develops people and enhances communities through accessible, high-quality educational programs, strategic partnerships, and active engagement. experiences to inspire students to continue learning long after they leave Washington High School.” Looking ahead, the district has outlined three key priorities. The first involves executing the facilities plan and completing new construction projects.The second focuses on expanding college and career connections, particularly in response to Indiana’s new high school diploma requirements. “We’re developing more structured apprenticeships and internships,” Frank notes. “We’ve already started a teacher apprenticeship program with three students working in our elementary buildings.” The third initiative centers on developing a dual language immersion program, currently in its second year. “We have bilingual teachers in Spanish and English, and we’re expanding the program through the grade levels,” Frank says.“The program has been so popular we’ve had to create a waiting list.” These ambitious plans showcase Washington Community Schools’ evolution from a traditional educational institution into a forward-thinking district that prepares students for an increasingly complex world. The blend of innovative programs, hands-on learning experiences, and commitment to individual student success creates a model for modern education in America’s heartland. 10 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 04
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