HOULTON, Maine — The International Center for Leadership in Education has named Houlton Middle-High School a 2021 Model School for Continuous Improvements in Student Learning.
Houlton Middle High School officials will share key learnings from its inspiring journey at the 29th Annual Model Schools Conference, June 27-30 in Nashville, Tennessee.
The International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE), whose mission is to encourage, inspire and support today’s educators, stated in a press release that it named Houlton Middle-High School a 2021 Model School for its relentless focus on student outcomes in an unprecedented year.
Houlton Middle-High School staff “recognized opportunities for growth, collectively established a vision, and systematically worked together to take action,” the release stated.
Houlton is one of 16 Model Schools from across the United States that will share its best practices at ICLE’s 29th Annual Model Schools Conference. The event provides a forum for thousands of passionate teachers and leaders to share innovative and creative strategies for developing the minds of the future.
“Model Schools are courageously leading the charge in every conversation they have that accounts first and foremost for the wellness of the learner,” said Weston Kieschnick, ICLE associate partner. “Each of the 2021 Model Schools has thrived in the most challenging of times through their strength of conviction for rigor, relevance and relationships.”
Selected annually based on a number of criteria, Model Schools have substantive evidence of growth year over year; strong culture that focuses on student needs; and dedication to continuous improvement no matter the circumstances.
“Our educators are passionate about our students and learning,” said Ellen Halliday, RSU 29 superintendent. “This is yet another example of their commitment to our students and their resilience in the face of adversity.”
“Unlike any other year, we are beyond proud to be honoring the 2021 Model Schools for digging deeper than ever to remain energized and focused on the needs of students,” Kieschnick said. “The leaders and teachers at these schools truly represent courage in action.”
