do,” says Dr. Dave Moyer, the district’s Superintendent of Schools. “Our goal is to balance the immediate needs of students and families while enabling a brighter future for everyone involved.” One of the district’s defining characteristics is its emphasis on “life readiness,” distinct from traditional school success measures.“We talk about preparing students to thrive in life, not just excel academically,” he explains. Moyer joined the district just over a year ago and brought his vision of future-focused education to life early on by leading a team to the Future Focused Schools Conference in Washington, D.C. “It was important for me to start building a foundation for how we approach our work,” he notes. The experience helped align the district’s goals with national educational trends while reinforcing its unique community strengths. What struck Moyer upon his arrival was the district’s unparalleled sense of service and connection.“From the start, I was amazed at how deeply ingrained community involvement is here,” he shares. This ethos extends from students supporting local organizations to older students mentoring younger ones.The district’s culture of leadership and service is a cornerstone of its identity, one that Moyer proudly champions as a hallmark of their work. The district’s achievements have not gone unnoticed. “We presented at the Future Focused Schools Conference and the State Superintendent conference,” says Moyer, reflecting on the opportunity to share their model with a broader audience. The presentation, titled Building Life Ready Graduates through a Culture of Service, showcased the district’s efforts to integrate community values into its educational framework, a feature Moyer calls a “true calling card.” EARLY CHILDHOOD AND SOCIALEMOTIONAL LEARNING The Northport-East Northport Union Free School District recognizes that the journey to academic success begins long before kindergarten. Early childhood initiatives, bolstered by partnerships with community organizations, form the cornerstone of nurturing well-rounded learners. These programs Fourth grade elementary school students at Fifth Avenue Union Free School District participating in an activity util 3 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 02 NORTHPORT-EAST NORTHPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
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