Creating an inclusive school climate and culture begins with giving students a voice in decision-making, says Martin DaCosta, principal of Winston Campus Junior High School in Palatine. That philosophy earned DaCosta a place among nine finalists — including two from Waukegan — for the 2021 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Leadership.
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