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Alt Ed tackles the many issues that students of today's high schools and junior highs face. Bullying in and out of the classroom have caused countless people to commit suicide in order to escape the taunts and torments of their peers. This book discusses how each of the characters feels due to the constant name calling and gossip they hear in the halls. The main character's story is the most explored, and there's no doubt that many students will relate to Susan, especially since today's obesity rate is extremely high.

Alt Ed provides a different way of looking at things as well. Instead of expulsion, the students are allowed to meet together and get a second chance, one that many students in today's schools do not get but seriously need. The students in this book have varying problems such as obesity, pregnancy, and gay rights. Their problems are just as diverse as the problems current students face today. Through discussion, the students expose their issues and in the end, the main bullier reveals his motivation behind it.

This book can help students see that they are not alone. All over the US people are facing the same troubles that they are, and it might just help them realize that there is hope out there, just as Branden discovered through the meetings.