High Priority Strategy
We seek to bring together – in a systematic and sustainable way – best practices to provide basic education to youth and enable adults to prosper in a knowledge-based economy.
2006-08 Phase II Activities
The main initiative builds on an ongoing conversation about improving early childhood education for Northside children.
To meet this goal, NorthWay plans:
• To convene early childhood stakeholders, including organizations representing low-income residents.
The NorthWay Board also identified two lower priority objectives:
• To identify ways to improve post-secondary education enrollment of North Minneapolis residents.
• To improve options and services for ex-offenders.
Key Indicators
The table below shows Key Indicators for building knowledge identified in the NorthWay Plan.
School Readiness |
Follow the number and percent of Northside children entering kindergarten with required skills. |
Post-Secondary Enrollment |
Track the number and percent of Northside high school graduates (especially low-income) who attend post-secondary institutions. |
2005 Entering Kindergarten Assessment results
On Course to Read by Third Grade (percent)
African American/
African/Black |
46% |
52% |
American Indian |
38% |
36% |
American Indian |
35% |
49% |
Asian |
17% |
25% |
Hispanic |
61% |
84% |
White |
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