<b>The remarkable true story of the high school junior who started his own school—and earned acclaim nationwide—“</b><b>will make you laugh, cry and cheer” (John Merrow, author of <i>The Influence of Teachers</i>).</b><br>  <br> 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.<br>  <br> The school succeeded beyond anyone’s wildest expectations and went on to be featured on NPR and in <i>Newsweek</i> and the <i>Washington Post</i>. Since its beginnings in 2010, the Independent Project serves as a national model for inspiring student engagement.<br>  <br> In creating his school, Samuel collaborated with Susan Engel, the noted developmental psychologist, educator, and author—and Samuel’s mother. <i>A School of Our Own</i> 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. Read Less