Tips for School Leadership
The leadership at Casco Bay High School and King Middle School not only put laptops into their students' hands, they heavily promote professional development. Modeling the behavior and values they expect the staff and students to live by, they're supportive and kind to each other, and set reasonable expectations.

Outward and Inward:
Casco Bay humanities teacher Susan McCray helped bring the goals of Outward Bound into schools.
Credit: Michael Warren
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ArticleMon, Mar 15, 2010 | 39 comment(s)Middle school principal Mike McCarthy shares 30 years of wisdom on how to run a school well.
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VideoMon, Mar 15, 2010 | 0 comment(s)How King Middle School in Portland, Maine combines project learning and technology to build effective, authentic learning experiences.
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VideoMon, Mar 15, 2010 | 4 comment(s)At King Middle School in Portland, Maine, McCarthy transformed a culture of divisiveness and violence by committing to cooperation and innovation. More to this story.
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VideoMon, Mar 15, 2010 | 3 comment(s)How a Portland, Maine high school made human relationships the building blocks of high student achievement.