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Alexander Sutherland Neill (17 October 1883 – 23 September 1973) was a Scottish educator and author known for his school, Summerhill, and its philosophy of freedom from adult coercion and community self-governance. Raised in Scotland, Neill taught at several schools before attending the University of Edinburgh in 1908–1912.
"A Revolutionary in Education (Rev. of Neill of Summerhill)". The Christian Science Monitor. Boston. ISSN 0882-7729. ProQuest 1037949744. "Rev. of Neill of Summerhill". Choice. 21: 620. December 1983. ISSN 0009-4978. Swartz, Ronald (1986). "Summerhill Revisited: Searching for a Perspective on the Life and Work of A. S. Neill". Educational Studies.
Neill's sector was called the "foreign" school (in contrast to the Thiess's "German School"). Jonathan Croall wrote, "This, in essence, was the beginning of Summerhill" [2] although the name Summerhill itself came later. Neill was soon dissatisfied with Neue Schule's ethos, and moved his sector of the organisation to Sonntagberg in Austria.
Part of the Clan Chattan Federation. The chief's family is believed to have moved to New Zealand and the clan became scattered throughout Scotland and the rest of the English-speaking world. [232] Macrae: Crest: A cubit arm grasping a sword all Proper. [233] Motto: Fortitudine [233] [Latin, 'With fortitude'] [233] Plant badge: club moss [37]
Ena May Neill (née Ena May Wooff, formerly Ena May Wood; 29 May 1910 – 26 October 1997) was a British head teacher at Summerhill School. She managed the school for years on behalf of the founder, A. S. Neill , before she became the head officially in 1973.
Summerhill School, a school founded by Alexander Sutherland Neill, now located in Leiston, England Summerhill (book) , Neill's book about the school, published for American audiences Summerhill School , a school located in Kingswinford, West Midlands, England
Summerhill: A Radical Approach to Child Rearing is a book about the English boarding school Summerhill School by its headmaster A. S. Neill. It is known for introducing his ideas to the American public. It was published in America on November 7, 1960, by the Hart Publishing Company and later revised as Summerhill School: A New View of Childhood ...
Kings of Scotland numerous peerages The Uí Néill ( pronounced [iː ˈnʲeːl̠ʲ] ; meaning "descendants of Niall") are Irish dynasties who claim descent from Niall Noígíallach (Niall of the Nine Hostages), a historical King of Tara who died c. 405.