Middleton-Cross Plains Area SD

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Industry
K–12
Enrollment
6000
Region
Midwest

Middleton-Cross Plains Area SD

School/District Logo
Industry
K–12
Enrollment
6000
Region
Midwest
Profile
Profile

A District in Search of Better Access

Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, located in south-central Wisconsin near Madison, serves over 6,000 students across 14 schools. 

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Challenge
Challenge

When Technology Becomes a Roadblock

In an effort to improve remote file access for teachers and staff, the district originally purchased software that allowed access to school files from home. However, it proved difficult to use and riddled with bugs. It often prevented users from seeing certain folders. Even after upgrading to a higher-tier package, the issues persisted. Teachers and staff found the system frustrating, and it failed to meet the district’s needs. Middleton-Cross needed a solution that was not only user-friendly but also reliable and capable of supporting both local and cloud-based storage.  

Solution
Solution

From Chaos to Convenience

Middleton-Cross implemented ClassLink as a cost-effective alternative. ClassLink’s clean interface resolved folder visibility issues and enabled access to various storage platforms, including Google Drive. Faculty could now see and edit all their files from any location.

ClassLink also introduced single sign-on (SSO), allowing staff to log in once and instantly access digital resources from any device. The district completed setup in under an hour, with all accounts automatically provisioned through Active Directory.

Since adopting ClassLink, Middleton-Cross has improved faculty access to digital resources while reducing costs. Teachers and staff now enjoy a smooth, reliable experience that enhances productivity and eliminates the frustrations of their previous system.

Everybody I’ve talked to at Middleton likes how ClassLink is working for them. Thanks to ClassLink, they can work faster and access their files with ease.
Jim Blodgett
Director of Technology at Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District

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