A new educational innovation called the Duluth Academy is the result of a partnership between the city of Duluth, Duluth Public Schools and Lake Superior College.  The Academy will combine the resources of the city, school district and college to provide new educational and employment opportunities for Duluth citizens.  Mayor Don Ness says strengthening the workforce through education and skill development is a key to a healthy local economy and future job growth.  The Duluth Academy will be headquartered in the Historic Old Central High School and will provide educational opportunities that include project based learning, college preparation, on the job training and online learning.  The partnering organizations will develop and finalize details this year and will begin implementation of the Duluth Academy in the fall of 2011.