University of North Carolina Wilmington Watson College of Education PDS school-university partnership with Isaac Bear Early College and Southeast Area Technical High School

Purpose This article highlights the recipient of the Exemplary PDS Award given by the National Association of School–University Partnerships. In 2024, the University of North Carolina Wilmington's Watson College of Education (WCE) PDS School–University Partnership with Isaac Bear Early College (IBEC) and Southeast Area Technical (SEA-Tech) High School were recognized for their collaborative work. This article highlights the structures and major activities involved in a longstanding, successful PDS partnership. Design/methodology/approach The article is derived from the award proposal and written in an informative, narrative style, embedding references to each of the NAPDS 9 Essentials to assist in highlighting key aspects of the partnership. Findings Due to the nature of this piece, there are no research findings. Originality/value This article draws additional attention to various aspects of this exemplary partnership and may inspire future nominations.