Fort Wayne Community Schools on Friday released findings from a report that district officis say starts the transformation of its six high schools.

"Sometimes we only see what's in our backyard," said FWCS superintendent Wendy Robinson, "so we measure what we see against everyone else."

What was done 30 or 50 years ago may not work today, she said.

The district hired an educational consultant, Tom Houlihan, to research with school staff, business members and the public on how FWCS schools should change or adapt to better prepare students for their careers.

Robinson said, "This is about economic development."

Houlihan said there's a sense in the community for an urgent change and recommended the district meet with key people to make plans on what needs to be done.

What was being described as needing reformed is "classroom instruction," Robinson said.

See more on this story in Saturday's News-Sentinel.