See more of this title: Touching Hearts, Educating Minds: Story of a School with Soul & Determination

Touching Hearts, Educating Minds gets to the heart of what makes the difference in a school's success. It is not tests, curriculum, or government mandates, but the culture of a school in which those factors are played out that makes the difference in a child's learning. Touching Hearts, Educating Minds is the story of the planning, development, and opening of a magnet school in Novi, Michigan. The narrative by author Richard Njus is intertwined with rich stories from students, parents, and staff, depicting the tremendous impact the school's educational culture had on their lives. Touching Hearts, Educating Minds proves that when people put their heads and hearts together, they can create something very special.