Airat Dimiev's book reveals the structure and laws of the functioning of America's public school system. Seven years of experience in higher schools in Houston allows the author to argue that there are significantly fewer similarities in traditional values ​ ​ and algorithms of behavior between Russians and Americans than differences. And this is a very important factor to take into account when reforming a domestic school according to the Western model. The book will be of interest not only to teachers and specialists working in the field of education, but also to wide segments of readers. Parents who plan to send their children to study abroad can benefit in particular.