By Ashley Deans, Ph.D.

How does a small school in Iowa grow to merit international acclaim? Ashley Deans explains how in his clear, concise, compelling account of 20 years of unprecedented successes at Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment. This non-sectarian, open admissions school where Consciousness-Based education is implemented has been accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States.

Dr. Deans describes the achievements of Maharishi School students. Research showing improved creativity, intelligence, health, and student behavior is presented, together with applications to curricula in the arts, sciences, and sports. Case studies of improvements in school climate, as evidenced by decreased alcohol and drug use and reduced bullying and school violence, are well documented together with the scientific basis of the Maharishi Effect, which has been shown to reduce social stress, thereby leading to reduced crime, terrorism, and war, and providing the basis for permanent world peace.