Schools on Trial - Nikhil Goyal

A devastating critique of theAmerican way of education and a hopeful blueprint for change which can unlock the creativity and joy of learning inherent in all students.

In this bookNikhil Goyal-a journalist and activist, whom The Washington Posthas dubbed a "future education secretary" andForbes has named to its 30 Under 30 list-both offersa scathing indictment of our teach-to-the-test-while-killing-the-spirit educational assembly line and maps out a path for all of our schools toharness children's natural aptitude for learningby creating an atmosphere conducive to freedom and creativity. He prescribes an inspiringeducational future that is thoroughly democraticand experiential, and one that utilizes the entire community as a classroom.