Overview
Around the World in 80 Schools is a thought-provoking account of one teacher’s global journey to discover what really makes a great school. Five US schools are featured: Harvard Westlake, North Star in Newark, Ascent in Austin, High Tech LA in California and Avenues in Manhattan. In an increasingly uncertain world, schools have the power to shape future generations. Yet many education systems, particularly in the UK and US, are struggling to prepare young people for the challenges ahead. Beyond exam results and league tables, what truly matters in education? Visiting 80 schools across six continents, this book explores schools that see education as more than academic achievement. From Africa and Central Asia to Australasia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East, it uncovers inspiring examples of schools developing curiosity, creativity, resilience, character and purpose alongside knowledge and skills. Organised around nine themes—including educational purpose, learning, curriculum, teaching, leadership, culture, community and the future—the book challenges conventional ideas about what makes a school successful. Rather than searching for a single model of excellence, Around the World in 80 Schools celebrates the diversity of approaches that help young people thrive. Combining travel, research and classroom experience, it offers a powerful reflection on how schools can move beyond metrics and place human flourishing at the heart of education.
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