One Kid at a Time: Big Lessons from a Small School

by Eliot Levine, Tom Peters

Through the lens of a remarkable urban high school, One Kid at a Time weaves compelling stories and a clear narrative into new possibilities for American education. All students at the Met School have a personalized curriculum and complete real-world internships based on their interests. Students stay with the same teacher for four years, and parents help to plan and assess their child's learning. There are no classes, tests, or grades, but high achievement is expected of all students - regardless of their background. Every student in the Met's first two graduating classes has been accepted to college, even though most will be the first in their family ever to attend. Based on the Met's first four years, this book offers powerful ideas and sensible strategies for improving schools.

Genres: Education, Nonfiction

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Shannon Hong · Rating 4 out of 5]

another hw -- from early days of big picture

[Sean · Rating 4 out of 5]

Levine’s account of the Met School in Providence, RI was my first introduction to the Big Picture school model. This case study includes ongoing conversations with (and an afterword by) the founders Dennis Littky and Elliot Washor while providing a glimpse into the daily life of students at the school.

[Adam · Rating 1 out of 5]

1. Don't give cell phone number to your students.
2. Only the teacher who plays favorites will make enemies.
3. Charter schools CAN work!