How Long to Read The Arthurdale Community School

How Long Does it Take to Read The Arthurdale Community School?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 40 minutes to read The Arthurdale Community School by Sam F. StackJr.

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The first of many homestead communities designed during the rollout of the New Deal, Arthurdale, West Virginia, was a bold experiment in progressive social planning. At the center of the settlement was the school, which was established to improve the curriculum offered to Appalachian students. Offering displaced and unemployed coal miners and their families new opportunities, the school also helped those in need to develop a sense of dignity during the Great Depression. The first book-length study of the well-known educational experiment, The Arthurdale Community School illuminates the institution's history, influence, and impact. Founded on American philosopher and reformer John Dewey's idea that learning should be based not on competition but on community, and informed by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt's guidance, the Arthurdale project sought to enable both children and adults to regain a sense of identity and place by studying the history and culture of Appalachia. Its goal was not to produce workers for global capitalism but to provide citizens with the tools to participate in a democracy. Author Sam F. Stack Jr. examines both the successes and failures of this famous progressive experiment, providing an in-depth analysis of the Arthurdale School's legacy. A fascinating study of innovation and reform in Appalachia, Stack's book also investigates how this project's community model may offer insights into the challenges facing schools today.

How long is The Arthurdale Community School?

The Arthurdale Community School by Sam F. StackJr. is 220 pages long, and a total of 55,000 words.

This makes it 74% the length of the average book. It also has 67% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Arthurdale Community School Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours to read The Arthurdale Community School aloud.

What Reading Level is The Arthurdale Community School?

The Arthurdale Community School is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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