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:
REID is a partnership with the community, located in the historic Riverside area of Indianapolis, known as the Near Northwest Area and a vision for the future of education in the NNW.
At the heart of REID is a commitment to lifelong learning and community revitalization. From literacy initiatives to adult education, the REID will be a resource for learners of all ages, fostering a culture of lifelong learning and personal growth.
REID begins with a commitment to support local schools as they work to meet state standards of a 95% IREAD-3 pass rate. Currently, about 48% of third-grade students in Near Northwest Area schools pass the I-READ assessment.
Nationally recognized, Marian's Klipsch Educators College and its educational outreach programs at the Center for Vibrant Schools and Project Build, are ensuring that Near Northwest Area educators and schools have access to the award-winning educational outreach programs designed to support educators and learners of all ages.
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.
Following renovations to the former VA Hospital, the oldest building on the property, Marian's educational outreach programmingg will be located alongside other educational service providers. Trusted leaders in workforce readiness, education, and childcare, will bring their investment and programming to the area to help breath life into this historic property.
Through the continued engagement of partners, funders, and the active participation of the community, REID will serve as a beacon of opportunity and transformation.
Join us in investing in the quality of life and place in the Near Northwest Area of Indianapolis.
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