A School of Our Own: The Story of the First Student-Run High School and a New Vision for American Education

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Synopsis
The remarkable true story of the high school junior who started his own school—and earned acclaim nationwide—&“will make you laugh, cry and cheer&” (John Merrow, author of The Influence of Teachers). Samuel Levin, a teenager who had already achieved international fame for creating Project Sprout—the first farm-to-school lunch program in the United States—was frustrated with his own education, and saw disaffection among his peers. In response, he lobbied for and created a new school based on a few simple ideas about what kids need from their high school experience. The school succeeded beyond anyone&’s wildest expectations and went on to be featured on NPR and in Newsweek and the Washington Post. Since its beginnings in 2010, the Independent Project serves as a national model for inspiring student engagement. In creating his school, Samuel collaborated with Susan Engel, the noted developmental psychologist, educator, and author—and Samuel&’s mother. A School of Our Own is their account of their life-changing year in education, a book that combines poignant stories, educational theory, and practical how-to advice for building new, more engaging educational environments for our children.
Copyright:
2016

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
291 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781620971536
Related ISBNs:
9781620971529
Publisher:
The New Press
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Samuel Levin, Susan Engel
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Education, Politics and Government
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Bookshare Staff
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