The Old Order Amish believe that school prepares children for the Amish way of life, for the responsibilities of adulthood, and for eternity.
Most communities conduct their own schools, usually taught by Amish teachers.
Sara E. Fisher, an Old Order Amish woman, taught in a one-room school for seven years. This is her fascinating insider's view of a typical Amish school. All amounts are in U.S. dollars. If you are outside of the U.S. and use a charge card, the currency exchange is handled automatically. If you wish to pay by check and use Canadian dollars, select the Check option and the total will also be calculated in Canadian dollars.