Science of Learning
Art of Teaching
Heart of Leadership
Spirit of Professional Development
Foundation of Community
Learner Progressions
Agile Strategy Map
RWL School Districts
*RWL activity not limited to 6-county footprint
KANSAS CITY METRO
Missouri & Kansas
35 grant-funded school districts & charters 12 non-funded school districts & charters 87 high schools
~100,000 high school students
Cass
Clay Jackson
Johnson
Platte Wyandotte
WHAT CHANGES WHEN A STUDENT EARNS A MARKET VALUE ASSET?
Collaborates to an End
A student advocates for changes, works with others on shared goals, and finds compromise when necessary.
Communicates Clearly
A student can communicate complex ideas and needs in writing or verbally, even to people who are unfamiliar to them.
Is Comfortable in Different Contexts
A student doesn’t mind working on unfamiliar assignments, with new people, in new places.
Is Proactive
A student advances a project with regular employer-student engagement points.
Benefits from Social Capital
A student feels confident contacting a “weak tie” for help or mentorship.
Revisits & Tests Interests
A student regularly asks, “Is this something I want to do in the future?” They explore and update the path they are on as they experience more.
Seeks Feedback from Mentors Outside of School Context
A student understands that authentic feedback helps them and their work. They embrace positive and critical comments, adjusting along the way.
Plans & Manages Projects
A student can envision and express the steps needed to accomplish a project.
Works Through Difficulty
A student is comfortable with assignments that
stretch what they already know and have done.
Research & Refine
A student seeks external input (Google search, contacting “weak ties,” joining industry/affinity groups) at all stages of a project.
KC Region Progress Snapshot
8
10,001
2023 Graduating class with MVAs
10,806
52% of the graduating class earned an MVA
students graduated without an MVA
9,166
2024 Graduating class with MVAs
12,390
57% of the graduating class
earned an MVA
students graduated without an MVA
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Other
Asian 4%
White
White 55%
Hispanic 18%
Black 17%
Other 6%
Total Senior Class: 21,556
Race Ethnicity Demographic Breakdown in Region
MVAs Earned
CCP 31.3%
Dual Credit 22.9%
Internship 16.9%
IRC 15.7%
EE 13.3%
57% of Seniors earned at least one MVA.
Data by Race Ethnicity and MVA Type
Asian
Black
Hispanic
White
Other
0
10
20
30 40
Percentage
50
60
70
CCP
EE
Internship
IRC
Dual Credit
Total: 5578
Total: 2375
Total: 3088
Total: 2879
Total: 4140
Industry Value
Industry Value
Why Do Business, Industry, Civic and Philanthropic Organizations Partner with RWL Schools?
Recruitment and exposure to younger workforce demographic.
Exposure to youth market – their perspectives and mannerisms.
Increases understanding of the skills differential – tests management skills.
Reduce biases through greater awareness and relationships.
Motivates adults to help the next generation – increased job satisfaction.
Problem solving: Tests markets, thinking, perspectives.
Improves Occupational awareness and recruiting of talent.
Strategy (2025)
Student-Centered Learning
We will elevate student voice by advancing equitable opportunities that foster career exploration, personal reflection, and support students' pursuit of self-identified goals.
Capacity
We will implement future- focused learning to strengthen and fortify the RWL ecosystem in order to meet our goal of 100% MVA attainment.
Education Systems
We will challenge traditional systems and create agile frameworks to align with workforce opportunities.
Dynamic Ecosystem
We will partner with businesses, schools, and community organizations to design systems that amplify, support and iterate upon effective strategies for student success.