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Learning from Maine

EPISODE ONE: CASCO BAY HIGH SCHOOL

How "Intensives" Are Letting Portland Students Pursue Their Passions -- And Address Community Needs

Why does one Portland high school halt all of it's "normal" classes for a full week in the middle of the winter? At Casco Bay High School, teachers and students use the week to let students pursue their passions and tackle real challenges – from addressing Maine’s teacher shortage to helping students learn to swim.  

Want to Learn More?

Want to See How Casco Bay Makes Learning Happen? Watch Extended Interviews with CBHS Educators below:

Teacher Matt Bernstein

Teacher Leslie Applebaum

Principal Priya Natarajan

​More Resources:

  • Here is the planning template that Casco Bay teachers use for Intensives (as filled out for “Casco Teaches”)​​

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