Maine's Magical School

Author: (USA) Laura
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: This is a pioneering book with a unique perspective. Laura and McCormick are both parents and outstanding educators. Through their teaching practices at Hyde School, they convincingly argue that the purpose of education is not just to pursue high scores and academic performance, but more importantly, to cultivate life attitudes and behavioral goals. The Goode family, who founded the school, have rebuilt a paradigm between education and values. Their focus is not on the children, but on their teachers—their parents. By thoroughly analyzing the impact of parents on their children's education and life, the Goode family proposes ten key principles of family education advocated by Hyde School. Each chapter of the book provides detailed interpretations and elaborations on these principles, making them operational in every family. Among these explanations of fundamental principles, there are also real-life stories between parents and children at Hyde School, some amusing and others touching. These stories show readers the results of Hyde School's special education—where both children and parents can gain unexpected rewards.