Sudbury Valley School allows students to do whatever they want; no curriculum, tests, homework, or even classes unless requested. 82% of students get accepted to college, as opposed to the 63% national public school average.
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Eminem repeated the 9th grade three times.
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An Australian study found that homework is of little to no academic value to students in elementary and junior high schools.
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In the U.S. the typical school year is 180 days long. In China, the typical school year is 251 days.
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Before making Finding Nemo, the animation gurus at Pixar Studios had to take a graduate class in fish biology and oceanography.
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There’s a Swedish power metal band called “Sabaton” who teach history through their music, including an album devoted to teaching about World War Two.
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Pope Francis has a master’s degree in Chemistry.
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Harvard earns enough money from interest on its endowment that it could offer free tuition to every student and still profit.
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