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Former VA Hospital Building

Riverside Education Innovation District (REID)

Advancing the Near Northwest Area Through Educational Attainment and Investment

Marian University has been an anchor institution in the Near Northwest Area (NNW) community since it was relocated here by the Sisters of St. Francis of Oldenburg in 1937. Marian, in partnership with NNW, is spearheading the Riverside Education Innovation District (REID), to:

  • Improve third-grade literacy rates
  • Revitalize the former Larue Carter property on Cold Spring Road
  • Create a hub for leading educational partners to support lifelong learning

REID is a commitment to lifelong learning and community revitalization. From literacy initiatives to adult education, we are on a mission to foster a culture of lifelong learning and personal growth for all ages.

Boundaries roughly run north to south from 38th Street to 16th Street, and east to west from Kessler Boulevard Drive to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street.
REID Map

Explore REID Programs

K–12 Literacy & Support

REID begins with a commitment to support local schools as they work to meet state standards of a 95% IREAD-3 pass rate. 48% of third-grade students in Near Northwest Area schools pass the I-READ assessment.

Hub for Lifelong Learning

Throughout the former Larue Carter property, Marian University and trusted partners will bring high-quality programming to the Near Northwest Area and be a resource for learners of all ages.

Partners and Community

Through the continued engagement of partners, funders, and the active participation of the community, REID will serve as a beacon of opportunity and transformation.

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