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Schools using Ishmael and other Quinn books

Here are a few of the schools that are using Ishmael and other Quinn books:

• Alabama: Huntingdon College, University of Alabama; Bessemer Academy
  
• Alaska: Kodiak HS, Bartlett HS, Bethel HS
  
• Alberta: University of Alberta, University of Calgary
  
• Arizona: Arizona State University, Grand Canyon University, University of Arizona, Northern Arizona State U; Page HS, Biosphere2 Field school
  
• Arkansas: Henderson State University, University of Arkansas (Little Rock)
  
• Australia: University of Western Sydney
  
• Belgium: Institut Saint Luc
  
• Bolivia: American Cooperative School-La Paz
  
• Brazil: Faculdades Integradas Curitiba; International School of Curitiba
  
• British Columbia: Camosun College, Simon Fraser University, University of Victoria; New Westminster Secondary School, Tahayghen Elementary School, Mountain Secondary School, D.W. Poppy Secondary School
  
• California: Point Loma Nazarene University, Cuesta Community College, Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo, Moorpark College, Victor Valley College, California State U.(San Bernardino), Butte Community College, Humboldt State University, San Mateo Community College, Sonoma State University, University of the Pacific, College of the Desert, Mission College, Stanford, University of California (Berkeley, Irvine, Riverside, Santa Cruz, Davis), University of San Diego, San Bernardino Valley College, College of Notre Dame, Claremont-McKenna, Santa Monica College, Chico State, Pacifica Graduate Institute, San Francisco State, San Diego State, Los Angeles Pierce College, Napa College; Nordhoff HS, Cayucas School, Traveling School International, Mendocino HS, Whitney HS, La Jolla HS, The New Age Academy, Watsonville HS, Leigh HS, Valencia HS, Middle Earth School, Nueva School (preK-8), Leuzinger HS, Marin Academy, Clovis West HS, Patrick Henry HS, Sem Yeto HS, Vintage HS, Carlmont HS, Redwood HS
  
• Colombia, S.A.: Colegio Bolivar
  
• Colorado: U.S. Air Force Academy, University of Colorado, Fort Lewis College; Horizon HS, The New School, Summit HS, Wheat Ridge HS, Roaring Fork HS, Dakota Ridge HS, Poudre HS, Rocky Mountain School for Gifted and Creative, Colorado's Finest Alternative High Schol
  
• Connecticut: Connecticut College, University of Connecticut, Middlesex Community College, Eastern Connecticut State U, Three Rivers Community College; Daniel Hand HS, Eagle Rock School(HS), Wilbur Cross HS, Branford HS, Hyde School, The Taft School
  
• Delaware: University of Delaware
  
• Europe: Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
  
• Florida: Florida State University, University of North Florida, University of South Florida, University of Florida-Gainesville, Rollins College, Florida International University, Eckerd College; Design & Architecture Sr High, South Miami HS, The Bolles School, Southwest Miami HS
  
• Georgia: Augusta State University, Mercer University (Macon), Clayton State College and University, University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, Valdosta State U, Goizueta Business School-Emory U.
  
• Germany: Realgymnasium Bozen
  
• Hawaii: Academy of the Pacific (HS), Punahou School
  
• Idaho: Idaho State U; Boise HS, Timberline HS
  
• Illinois: Wabash Valley College, Northwestern University, Northeastern Illinois University, Millikin University, Principia College, Columbia College, Illinois Central College, National-Louis U, De Paul U-School for New Learning, Loyola University, University of Illinois (Springfield), Eastern Illinois U; Kelly HS, Rolling Meadows HS, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, Downers Grove North & South, Wredling Middle School, Lebanon HS, Hinsdale Central HS, Highland Park HS, Best Practice HS, St. Charles HS, Glenbrook North HS
  
• India: JDV University
  
• Indiana: Ball State University; Waite HS. Lincoln HS, Park Tudor School
  
• Iowa: Viterbo University, Grinnell College, Drake University, University of Iowa, Luther College, Iowa State, University of Northern Iowa
  
• Japan: Meijigakuin University; St. Mary's International School
  
• Kansas: Baker University, University of Kansas; Shawnee Mission South HS, Washburn Rural HS
  
• Kentucky: Transylvania University, Murray State University, University of Kentucky; Lafayette HS
  
• Louisiana: Loyola University; L.W. Higgins HS
  
• Maine: University of Southern Maine, Colby College, University of Maine at Orono; Noble HS, Freeport HS, Ellsworth HS, Mount Desert HS, Fryeburg Academy, Camden Hills Regional HS, Winthrop HS, Lee Academy, Hyde School, Maine Central Institute
  
• Malaysia: International School-Kuala Lumpur
  
• Manitoba: University of Manitoba
  
• Maryland: University of Maryland (College Park), Goucher College, Washington College, US Naval Academy, Salisbury State U, Towson State, Loyola College; Queen Anne School, Fort Hill HS
  
• Massachusetts: Boston Conservatory, Emerson College, Lesley College, Brandeis University, University of Massachusetts (Amherst, Boston), Cambridge College, MIT, Stonehill College, Holyoke Community College; Northfield Mount Hermon School, Sharon HS, Pathfinder Learning Center, Germaine Lawrence School, Attleboro HS, Salem HS, Pioneer Valley Performing Arts charter school, Shackleton School
  
• Michigan: Grand Valley State University, College for Creative Studies, Mott Community College, Albion College, Eastern Michigan University, University of Michigan, Northwestern Michigan College, Oakland University, Wayne State University, Olivet College, Western Michigan U, Michigan State U-James Madison College, Suomi College, Michigan Technical University; Chippewa Valley HS, Cranbrook Kingswood (HS), Dowagiac Union School, Ishpeming HS, Allen Park Community HS, Seaholm HS-Flexible Scheduling Prgram, Lakeview HS
  
• Minnesota: Augsburg College, Gustavus Adolphus College, Bemidji State University, Century Community and Technical College, University of Minnesota; Loring Nicollet Alternative HS, Burnsville HS, School of Environmental Studies at the Minnesota Zoo, Centennial HS, Chanhassen HS, Red Wing HS, Cannon Falls HS, Owatonna HS
  
• Mississippi: Millsaps College, Mississippi College; Jackson State College
  
• Missouri: Columbia College, Central Missouri State University, Truman University, Drury University, St. Louis University, St. Louis U. Graduate School for Public Health; Phoenix School for Peace, Ladue Horton Watkins HS, Maplewood-Richmond Heights HS, Parkway South HS
  
• Montana: Montana State University, University of Montana; Big Sky HS
  
• Nebraska: University of Nebraska (Omaha, Lincoln); Elkhorn HS
  
• Nevada: Carson City HS, Reed HS
  
• New Brunswick: Saint Thomas University
  
• New Hampshire: St. Anselm College, University of New Hampshire, Antioch New England Grad School, Dartmouth, Plymouth State College, Keene State College; White Mts. Regional HS, Derryfield School, Keene HS
  
• New Jersey: Rider University, College of St. Elizabeth, Kean College, Cook College-Rutgers U; Christian Brothers Academy, Hunterdon Central Regional HS, Hillsborough HS, Delsea Regional HS, Christian Brothers Academy, Manchester HS, Haddon Heights HS
  
• New Mexico: United World College; Los Alamos HS, Sandia HS, Albuquerque Academy, Moriarty HS, Santa Fe Secondary School, Freedom HS
  
• New York: Clarkson University, Monroe Commuity College, Colgate University, Erie Community College, Columbia University, Dowling College, SUNY (Albany, Purchase, Oneonta, Fredonia, Geneseo), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, LeMoyne College, Ithaca College, Nassau Community College; North Rose-Wolcott (HS), Riverdale Country School, Stuyvesant HS, Newark HS, South Side HS, Ithaca HS
  
• North Carolina: Guilford College, University of North Carolina (Asheville, Greensboro, Wilmington), Elon College; East Forsyth HS, Northern Nash HS, Montessori School of Raleigh's Adolescents' Center for Study and Work, Durham Academy, NC School of Science and Mathematics
  
• North Dakota: University of North Dakota, Wahpeton College; Red River HS
  
• Ohio: Oberlin College, Ohio University-Athens, Marietta College, Sinclair Community College, Kent State University (Kent, Trumbull), Case Western Reserve, Bowling Green State; Columbus Academy, Pepper Pike HS, Orange HS, Fairfield HS, Upper Arlington HS, Southeast Middle School, Saltcreek School, Mentor HS, Lockland HS, The Zoo Academy-Cincinnati, Multi-County Aim-High School, Sycamore HS, Columbus Alternative HS
  
• Oklahoma: Northeastern State University, Tulsa Community College, University of Oklahoma, University of Central Oklahoma; Jenks HS
  
• Ontario: Turner Fenton Campus, Lakehead University, Sir Sandford Fleming College, McMaster University, University of Toronto, Sault College of Applied Arts & Technology; Deep River HS, Victoria Park Secondary School, Trinity College School, Oakville Trafalgar HS, MEI International Academy, Moira Secondary School
  
• Oregon: Northwest Earth Institute, Clackamas Community College, Oregon State University, University of Oregon, Portland State U, Lane Community College, Marylhurst College, Portland Community College; Floyd Light Middle School, Ashland HS, Dayville HS, Montessori Adolescent Project Northwest, Vocational Village HS, Sam Barlow HS, Merlo Station HS, Corvallis HS
  
• Pennsylvania: Westminster College, St. Joseph's University, Kutztown University, Millersville University, Duquesne University, Duquesne U. Law School, Indiana U of PA, Penn State, La Salle College, Carnegie-Mellon U; Philadelphia Central HS, Milton Hershey School (HS), The Academy of the New Church, Tuscarora Academy, Chartiers Valley HS, Avonworth HS
  
• Portugal: Universidade Do Porto
  
• Prince Edward Island: University of Prince Edward Island
  
• Quebec: McGill University, John Abbott College; l'Ecole d'Education Internationale
  
• Rhode Island: Community College of Rhode Island, Roger Williams U, Rhode Island College, Providence College; Moses Brown School (hs), Portsmouth HS
  
• Russia: Anglo-American School/Moscow
  
• Saskatchewan: University of Saskatchewan
  
• South Carolina: University of South Carolina, Wofford College; Travelers Rest HS
  
• South Dakota: Sinte Gleska University
  
• Tennessee: Lincoln Memorial University, University of Tennessee, Tennessee Tech, Vanderbilt U, Tusculum College; Tyner Academy, Martin Luther King HS, Riverdale HS, Hume-Fogg Academic HS
  
• Texas: University of the Incarnate Word, Southwestern University, Rice U, Sam Houston State U, University of Texas (Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Tyler), Baylor U, Texas A&M, Texas Lutheran College, Trinity University, St.. Edward's University, Angelo State U, Austin Community College; Stephen F. Austin HS, Johnston HS, Corpus Christi HS, Round Rock HS, Plano East Sr. HS, Cooper HS, St. Stephens Episcopal School, Copperas Cove HS, St. Mary's Hall, Science Academy of South Texas, Challenge Early College HS
  
• Turkey: Bosphorus University
  
• Utah: Southern Utah University, University of Utah, Westminster College of Salt Lake City, Utah State U, Utah Valley State College; Rowland Hall-St Mark's School (HS), Wasatch Academy
  
• Vermont: Vermont Law School, Lyndon Institute; Blue Mountain Union School, Community HS of Vermont, Spaulding HS, Harwood Union HS
  
• Virginia: Old Dominion University, Bridgewater College, James Madison University, Patrick Henry Center for the Humanities, U of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science, College of William and Mary, Virginia Tech, George Mason U, Randolph-Macon Women's College, U of Virginia Graduate School of Business Administration; Governor's School for Global Economics & Technology (HS), Herndon HS, Thomas Jefferson HS for Science & Technology
  
• Washington: Green River Community College, Central Washington State University, University of Washington, Washington State University, Whitman College, Lewis & Clark College, The Evergreen State College, St. Martin's College, Bellevue Community College, Western Washington State; KM HS, Overlake School (HS), Columbia HS, Puyallup HS, Curtis HS, Mount Si HS, Lakeside HS, Mercer Island HS
  
• West Virginia: Marshall University; Oak Hill HS, Greenbriar East HS, Preston HS
  
• Wisconsin: St. Norbert College, Alverno College, University of Wisconsin (Madison, Eau Claire, Oshkosh, West Bend, Sheboygan), Carroll College, Northland College, Waupun Correctional Institution; Marshfield HS, Plymouth HS, Learning Enterprise HS, Malcolm Shabazz City HS, Southwest HS, Marquette University HS
  
• Wyoming: University of Wyoming
  
• Alternative schools: Audubon Society Traveling School, Gaia Educational Outreach Institute, American College of Oriental Medicine, Naropa Institute, GeoCommons College
  

Is your school using Daniel Quinn's books? Do you know of other schools besides those on this list? Let us know!




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