New plan focuses on student growth

CHENEY – Cheney Public Schools is moving towards the next phase of their strategic plan to guide to student success beyond academics. Director of Teaching and Learning, Kelly Niccols, presented the plan, which features two programs: Portraits of a Learner (POL) for elementary grades and Portraits of a Graduate (POC) for secondary students.

Niccols said that the district is hoping to create a student-centered system which emphasizes skill development and personal growth.

“Everything we do is for the benefit of the students,” she said. “It’s all centered on their well-being and showing their gro...