A review by mfumarolo
Creative Schools: The Grassroots Revolution That's Transforming Education by Ken Robinson, Lou Aronica

5.0

4.5 but I'm rounding up :) A fantastic read for students, teachers, administrators, and parents on the nature of the modern public school, and while assessing students' skills and knowledge is necessary, we are in need of a creative revolution so the whole child is being educated in a way that will allow for success in the real world, not just on standardized tests. Robinson offers up some fantastic examples mostly from the US and UK - the systems with which he is most familiar - and reminds readers why people are often so vocal and passionate about their views on education: because we all care, and because education is a deeply personal thing as it affects it all. In light of that, therefore, shouldn't our education system be more personalized than industrialized? Great read - my personal copy is completely covered in post-its for future reference.