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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. -
In 1933, forced out by the Nazis, Kurt fled to Britain. -
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, a student's father who owned a shipping company, asked Hahn to design a course to develop sailors' strength and stamina. -
Outward Bound and Hahn opened the first course.