In accordance with Minnesota Statutes 2013, section 120B.11, a school board, at a public meeting, shall adopt a comprehensive, long-term strategic plan to support and improve teaching and learning that is aligned with creating the world’s best workforce (WBWF).  During the 2024 session, the Minnesota Legislature renamed WBWF to Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness (CACR). This new name emphasizes dual roles for the goals set forth in district plans—supporting students with academic achievement within their pre-K through 12 experience as well as preparing them to be active members of their community after graduation. This change took effect as of the 2024-25 school year strategic plans and Fall 2025 annual summary report.

A WBWF/CACR strategic plan is a multi-year, detailed document that illustrates how a district or charter school will execute its goals or initiatives concerning the WBWF/CACR goals. The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) recommends that districts and charter schools develop goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely (SMART).he comprehensive strategic plan that districts create is intended to serve as a foundational document to align educational initiatives that serve to ensure reaching intended student outcomes from pre-kindergarten to post high school graduation.

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Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness (CACR) means striving to do the following:

  • Have all students meet school readiness goals.
  • Close the academic achievement gap among all racial and ethnic groups of students and between students living in poverty and their more privileged peers.
  • Have all students graduate from high school.
  • Have all students attain college and career preparedness.
  • Prepare students to be lifelong learners.

Minnesota Statutes 2023, section 120B.11, requires school boards to establish advisory committees. The advisory committee should:

  • Ensure that community members have an opportunity to participate in the strategic planning process.
  • Be reflective of the district’s diversity and its schools, and thus include, to the extent possible, teachers, parents/guardians, support staff, students, and other community residents.
  • Make recommendations to the school board concerning rigorous academic standards and student achievement goals and measures.

Success in reaching CACR goals will be measured by the following:

  • The Kindergarten Entry Profile or other measures of school readiness.
  • State or local assessments.
  • Graduation rates.
  • College entrance exams.
  • Postsecondary outcomes, including employment.