Educating the Whole Child for the Whole World: The Ross School Model and Education for the Global Era

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“I met Courtney Ross in the spring of 1993 when the Ross School was two conjoined town houses with eight little girls in 5th grade, and one teacher. This was the very first time that I considered the educational implications of globalization , and how the then new digital technologies could be a vehicle for catapulting over all barriers that divide humankind—with special attention to the arts, humanities, and sciences. The Ross School has grown into a shining star in the broad constellation of education in the State of New York.” —Thomas Hogan, New York State Board of Education Supervisor for Non-Public Schools “This book is a fascinating read. It analyzes best practices developed and tested in the Ross schools and it brings together cutting-edge interdisciplinary research with the most innovative approaches in education, providing policymakers and practitioners around the world with a blueprint for making schools more relevant to our global era. It is an exemplary case study of creative developments in designing school curricula. . . . It makes a significant contribution to school reform efforts in the twenty-first century.” —Rita Süssmuth, Former President of the German Parliament “Courtney Ross has devoted her life to holistic education for young people. Educating the Whole Child for the Whole World tells the marvelous story of how one day they will be our future leaders and help create a peaceful, just, sustainable and healthy society.” —Deepak Chopra “This important new book tells the powerful story of Courtney Sale Ross’ indefatigable research in order to create a model for education in this global era.” —Monsignor Marcelo Sánchez Sorondo, Chancellor, Pontifical Academy of Science “Courtney Ross deserves admiration for her creativity and determination in building a new model for 21st century learning.” —Georges Charpak, Nobel Laureate in Physics “Courtney Ross and the City of Stockholm have been collaborating for a decade to develop a school to teach ‘the whole child for the whole world.’ I am always surprised by Mrs. Ross’ deep knowledge, commitment, and generosity in constructing schools aligned to our global world. Her achievements in education are definitely worthy of the honor of this marvelous new book!” —Thomas Persson, Director of Education, The City of Stockholm, Sweden Educating the Whole Child for the Whole World The Ross School Model and Education for the Global Era Edited by Marcelo M. Suárez-Orozco and Carolyn Sattin-Bajaj a NEW YORK UNIVERSIT Y PRESS New York and London ...