MLSD Partnerships Expand Beyond Classroom

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  Moses Lake School District (MLSD) has strengthened its partnership with the Grant County Economic Development Council (EDC)“One of those connections is with the Grant County Economic Development Council, an organization focused on supporting sustainable economic growth that benefits everyone in the community.”
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  The district's leadership, including Superintendent Carol Lewis, now participates in EDC discussions“Moses Lake School District leaders, including Superintendent Carol Lewis, continue to participate in community organizations and conversations that reach beyond the walls of our schools.”
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  EDC discussions are focused on workforce development and sustainable economic growth“Workforce development is one of the EDC's key value areas. Connecting business and education to better align training and skills with the needs of employers is of importance to the growing economy.”
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  The EDC prioritizes aligning business needs with educational training“Connecting business and education to better align training and skills with the needs of employers is of importance to the growing economy.”
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  The EDC aims to better prepare students for local careersNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  MLSD serves nearly 8,000 students“The Moses Lake School District serves almost 8,000 students across the community.”
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  These partnerships help identify skills students need after graduation“Understanding where our community is headed helps the district better understand the opportunities students will encounter after graduation and the skills they will need to be successful.”
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  The district aims to create pathways for students to see local career opportunities“Partnerships between schools, businesses, higher education and community organizations can help students better understand local careers, connect classroom learning to the world around them and see pathways available to them after graduation.”
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  The district aims to connect classroom learning to real-world applications“Partnerships between schools, businesses, higher education and community organizations can help students better understand local careers, connect classroom learning to the world around them and see pathways available to them after graduation.”
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  MLSD's involvement with the EDC reflects ongoing efforts to ensure schools remain integrated with community development goals“The Moses Lake School District serves almost 8,000 students across the community. Staying connected with organizations such as the Grant County EDC gives district leaders an opportunity to listen to employers and community partners, share what is happening in our schools and identify areas where education and community needs intersect.”
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  Schools remaining integrated with community development goals impacts workforce readiness“Workforce development is one of the EDC's key value areas. Connecting business and education to better align training and skills with the needs of employers is of importance to the growing economy.”
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  Schools remaining integrated with community development goals impacts community growth“The success of our students affects the future workforce. The strength of our schools matters to families deciding whether to make Moses Lake home. And the growth and health of our community create opportunities for the students sitting in our classrooms today. When schools, businesses and community organizations stay connected, we gain a better understanding of one another's needs and can work together toward something we all share: a strong future for Moses Lake and Grant County.”