Welcome to WAY

OUR MISSION

To change lives by creating engaging and encouraging educational opportunities for all young people.

OUR VISION

To make every young person a hero.

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From The Executive Director

Welcome to a new school year. As the Executive Director, I am thrilled
to extend my warmest greetings to our dedicated students, parents,
educators, and staff at both a district partner site and charter
schools. This year holds the promise of growth, learning, and exciting
opportunities. Let's embark on this journey, fostering a supportive
and vibrant educational community.

I am excited to invite you to join us for an enriching experience with
our upcoming podcast series, "Leading the WAY." We will share
insightful conversations and valuable perspectives on education,
leadership, and innovation. Stay tuned and be part of the conversation
as we explore new educational horizons.

Wishing everyone a successful and inspiring start to the school year.

Madeline E. Black
WAY program Executive Director

Detroit Schools

School News

E-learning Takes Center Stage: Governors, State and Local Superintendents Should Take Advantage

Education Views recently caught up with Beth Baker, Co-founder and Executive Director along with her co-partner Glen Taylor, both from Michigan who have been engaged with cutting edge educational models for over a decade creating WAY Online, WAY Academy, and WAY American Schools. WAY partners with local schools, parents and teachers and offer a robust, internationally accredited, project-based curriculum on their innovative cloud-based platform.

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Glen Taylor, co-founder of WAY, receives Upton Sinclair Award

Glen Taylor, co-founder of WAY Program, WAY American School and Centric Learning, received the Upton Sinclair Award.

The award acknowledges individuals who have made great contributions to education. "This year we are proud to recognize and acknowledge a number of scholars, writers, theoreticians and other researchers who have contributed to the field of education", wrote Michael F Shaughnessy, Senior Columnist of EducationViews. "Every year, we pause at this time to reflect on certain individuals who, like Upton Sinclair, have made an impact on either education or their chosen field of endeavor."

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