or favoritism that that fails to develop commitment among team members (Northouse, 2004; Watkins, 2000).
The leadership development plan is for a Middle School located in the heart of a poor neighborhood. The school is surrounded by projects or low-income housing. Two years ago the school was rebuilt and renamed, Milestone. Thus while it was once run down, it is currently considered an Arts &
Communications school, with a Magnet Program and a Pre-IB which can lead to college credits. The school offers dance, fine arts, drama, music, law and ethics, piano, violin, voice, Spanish and French as well as the regular subject areas such as English, math, science, social studies, ESOL, and ESE.
The school continues to grow in size and diverse population due to courses offered. Current population includes 1,950 students, with a projected enrollment for fall of 2,000 students. Students who live within walking distance include an 80% black population; this group receives free or reduced lunches. In addition there i
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