A School Of Our Own: The Story of the First Student-Run High School and a New Vi

Description: A School Of Our Own by Susan Engel, Samuel Levin A School of Our Own tells the remarkable story of the Independent Project, the first student-run high school in America. Founder Samuel Levin, a high school junior 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 anyones wildest expectations and went on to be featured in Newsweek, NPR, 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 Samuels 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. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Review Praise for Susan Engels and Sam Levins A School of Our Own:"This wonderfully written and inspiring book will make you laugh, cry and cheer. I predict most readers will also give copies to friends and acquaintances who care about children and their schooling, and Im praying that at least one of them knows the President of the United States."—John Merrow, education correspondent for PBS NewsHour, president of Learning Matters, and author of The Influence of Teachers and Choosing Excellence"What a great mother and son story and one with a happy ending. It brings back many memories of mothering and teaching. I wish I could start again and design a school, this time alongside of students, with a Sam to prod us along. This is a must-read for all of us of any age."—Deborah Meier, author of Will Standards Save Public Education? and founder of the Small Schools movement"In both form and content, unlike anything that Ive ever read. The educational experiences it describes are unique."—Howard Gardner, Hobbs Professor of Cognition and Education at Harvard Graduate School of Education and author of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness ReframedPraise for Susan Engels The End of the Rainbow:"Engel…offers an incisive prescription for Americas sagging educational system."—Publishers Weekly"What, in our hearts, do we wish for our children, and how can schools be designed to help make those wishes come true? These are the most fundamental questions we can ask when thinking about schooling, and in this book Susan Engel combines good sense and empirical research to help us think about them."—Peter Gray, author of Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life"A most enjoyable and provocative read, The End of the Rainbow invites readers to consider the purpose of schooling. Through anecdote and the use of scientific research, Engel makes the argument that schools aim for productivity rather than happiness, with the latter falling by the wayside."—Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, author of How Babies Talk, Einstein Never Used Flash Cards, and A Mandate for Playful Learning in Preschool Long Description A School of Our Own tells the remarkable story of the Independent Project, the first student-run high school in America. Founder Samuel Levin, a high school junior 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 anyones wildest expectations and went on to be featured in Newsweek , NPR, 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 Samuels 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. Review Quote Praise for Susan Engels The End of the Rainbow : "This wonderfully written and inspiring book will make you laugh, cry and cheer. I predict most readers will also give copies to friends and acquaintances who care about children and their schooling, and Im praying that at least one of them knows the President of the United States." --John Merrow, education correspondent for PBS NewsHour , president of Learning Matters, and author of The Influence of Teachers and Choosing Excellence "What a great mother and son story and one with a happy ending. It brings back many memories of mothering and teaching. I wish I could start again and design a school, this time alongside of students, with a Sam to prod us along. This is a must-read for all of us of any age." --Deborah Meier, author of Will Standards Save Public Education? and founder of the Small Schools movement "Engel...offers an incisive prescription for Americas sagging educational system." -- Publishers Weekly "In both form and content, unlike anything that Ive ever read. The educational experiences it describes are unique." --Howard Gardner, Hobbs Professor of Cognition and Education at Harvard Graduate School of Education and author of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Reframed "What, in our hearts, do we wish for our children, and how can schools be designed to help make those wishes come true? These are the most fundamental questions we can ask when thinking about schooling, and in this book Susan Engel combines good sense and empirical research to help us think about them." --Peter Gray, author of Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life "A most enjoyable and provocative read, The End of the Rainbow invites readers to consider the purpose of schooling. Through anecdote and the use of scientific research, Engel makes the argument that schools aim for productivity rather than happiness, with the latter falling by the wayside." --Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, author of How Babies Talk , Einstein Never Used Flash Cards , and A Mandate for Playful Learning in Preschool Details ISBN1620971526 Author Samuel Levin Short Title SCHOOL OF OUR OWN Language English ISBN-10 1620971526 ISBN-13 9781620971529 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2016 Imprint The New Press Subtitle The Story of the First Student-Run High School and a New Vision for American Education Affiliation University of Wollongong, Australia Williams College Williams College Williams College Williams College University of Wollongong, Australia University of Wollongong, Australia University of Wollongong, Australia University of Wollongong, Australia DEWEY 371.040973 Place of Publication New York UK Release Date 2016-10-20 Publication Date 2016-10-20 Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2016-10-20 Pages 224 Publisher The New Press Audience General AU Release Date 2016-11-13 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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