This model seeks to increase the high school retention, graduation, and transition to postsecondary education of American Indian students." (University of Minnesota, 2009)

The project is a partnership including the following:

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College (FDLTCC),

National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC),

Cloquet Public Schools,

the Fond du Lac Ojibwe School,

St. Paul Public Schools,

the Minnesota Department of Children, Families & Learning,

Indian Education Division (CFL),

American Indian Parent Committees,

American Indian businesses and organizations, the Ando-Giikendaasowin Native American Math and Science Program at the General College at the University of Minnesota, and the American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES). (University of Minnesota, 2009)

As well the Parkways model is stated to be an evidence-based and strategically developed specifically for Native American Indian students in high school. A collaborative effort, this model was replicated on "eleven American Indian reservations and communities in Minnesota. As a result...
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