It Takes a School

In "It Takes a School," Jonathan Starr details his extraordinary mission to establish Abaarso, a pioneering secondary school in Somaliland, despite the skepticism of those around him. Facing significant cultural hurdles, safety threats, and the challenges of a society steeped in tradition, Starr's vision transforms the lives of students who defy the odds in their pursuit of education. The school has boasted remarkable successes, with numerous graduates gaining admission to prestigious American universities, ultimately posing a thought-provoking question: if such achievements can emerge from a region deemed one of the world's most fragile, could similar successes be possible anywhere?