access to all of the wonderful curriculum resources that we have, and I think that’s a differentiator for us. We meet kids where they’re at and we move them forward. It doesn’t matter where you come from or what needs you’re showing up with, we’re here for it,” Dr. Monogue expresses. By considering both the development of the collective student body and that of individual students, the district has expanded its definition of success beyond traditional grades. The district has named this dual approach the “Cardinal’s Journey,” a framework for future preparedness. This framework, developed through broad stakeholder collaboration, identifies eight key competencies that will guide student development, signaling a promising practice with wide-ranging, positive impacts for the system. This comprehensive approach, set to be fully implemented next year, ensures students are prepared not just academically, but also as wellrounded individuals ready for future challenges. PRIORITIZING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND STAFF RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION The Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District’s careful considerations also extend to its staff and the broader community. Every year, the district conducts between 50 and 70 community engagement sessions. 303 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 08 MIDDLETON-CROSS PLAINS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
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