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Riverside Education Innovation District (REID)

Advancing Lifelong Learning & Investment in Near Northwest Indianapolis

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 Campus on Cold Spring Road
  • Create a hub for leading educational partners to innovate and support lifelong learning

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.

REID Map

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.

The Project

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.

K-12 Literacy Support

Walk alongside Near Northwest Area educators and schools to improve literacy rates through the Science of Reading. Currently, approximately 48% of third-grade students in the Near Northwest Area pass the I-READ assessment.

 

New Mission for Historic Property

Invest in renovations to the former Indiana Veterans Administration Hospital, the most historic building on the former Larue Carter property. Collaborative partnerships will breathing life into this space and create a hub for educational partners to bring high-quality programming to the Near Northwest Area.

 

Advance Educational Attainment

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, to support increased lifetime earnings and lower unemployment.

A Foundation of Strong Partnerships

A diverse group of residents, community leaders, businesses, non-profits, government officials, educational institutions, service providers, and others are committed to ensuring that REID serves core needs of the NNW.

  • State Senator Greg Taylor
  • Representative Vanessa Summers
  • Indiana Department of Education
  • Department of Workforce Development
  • Vincennes University
  • NNW Area Schools
  • Early Learning Indiana
  • Gaylor Electric
  • OneAmerica Financial
  • Junior Achievement of Central Indiana
  • Project Lead the Way
  • The Mind Trust
  • Center for Leadership Development
  • Purdue University
  • Independent Colleges of Indiana
  • Indiana Commission for Higher Education
  • Governor Eric Holcomb
  • Indiana Economic Development Corporation
  • Speaker Todd Huston
  • Mayor Joe Hogsett
  • Indianapolis Department of Public Works
  • City-County Councilor Vop Osili
  • Riverside Civic League
  • Bishop Brute College Seminary
  • Central Indiana Regional Development Authority
  • EdChoice
  • Flanner House
  • Indiana Association of School Principals
  • Indy Reads
  • Institute for Quality Education
  • IU Health
  • Masjid Al-Fajir Mosque
  • Northwest Landing Neighborhood Association
  • RISE Indy
  • United Way of Central Indiana
  • Visit Indy

Together, we are working towards an educational ecosystem that extends beyond the classroom, providing support to students, families, and the broader community.

Looking Ahead

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

Join us in shaping the future of education in the Near Northwest

To discuss options for your organization on the former Larue Carter campus, contact Chris Creighton, Vice President of Innovation and Growth at CCreighton@Marian.edu
For more information on REID and how to be involved, sign up for the newsletter and contact Diane Wade, Director of Community Engagement & Marketing DWade@Marian.edu

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