Based on a study of a group of teachers and principals, this book details the Maine Academy for School Leaders' programme which argues that there is a direct correlation between leadership effectiveness and the improvement of student performance. The authors explore the soundness of the programme's innovative ideas by following closely the results gained by the study group.

Intended as a companion to Becoming Better Leaders, this book recounts the experiences and challenges of a group of educators from Maine in their evolving identities as leaders.