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Kurt Hahn established the Salem school
The Salem School emphasized experiential education. Kurt included challenging outdoor activities in the 10 curriculum. He believed this helped students develop strengths, overcome weaknesses and deal with failure. -
Hahn fled to Britain.
In 1933, forced out by the Nazis, Kurt fled to Britain. -
Kurt founded Gordonstoun
The following year, he founded Gordonstoun, on the Scottish coast. Today one of Britain's most prestigious schools for girls and boys, it began with just a few boys. -
Lawrence Holt asked Hahn to design a course
Lawrence Holt, a student's father who owned a shipping company, asked Hahn to design a course to develop sailors' strength and stamina. -
Outward Bound intervention
Outward Bound and Hahn opened the first course.