School of Our Own

The remarkable true story of the high school junior who started his own schooland earned acclaim nationwide';will make you laugh, cry and cheer' (John Merrow, author ofThe Influence of Teachers). Samuel Levin, a teenager who had already achieved international fame for creating Project Sproutthe first farm-to-school lunch program in the United Stateswas 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 inNewsweek and theWashington 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 authorand Samuel's mother.A School of Our Ownis 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.