As students head back to school across the country, a small school district in America’s heartland is proudly celebrating educational gains and steady teacher retention. Located less than two hours west of Chicago, Meridian Community Unit School District 223 in Stillman Valley, Illinois, has about 1,400 students in pre-K through 12th grade and 270 teachers.
The community has very few commercial and industrial businesses. However, over the years, its schools have seen dramatic growth in one particular area: technology.
Superintendent PJ Caposey is a prolific author who has been at the helm of…