The Racine Unified School District transformed its high schools to the Academies of Racine, a career academy eduation model that incorporates career development, interdisciplinary teaching academies, and extensive employer and post-secondary education and training. Key elements include small learning communities, the involvement of employers and community members and a sequence of career-themed courses aligned with core academic coursework leading to college and careers in regional high-demand fields. Learn about the district’s journey and how they successfully shifted the mindset in classroom teaching and learning frameworks.