to come back and work here. i am not going to leave you. >> why are these young students so excited about schools and learning? >> it is one of the best things across the country right now. >> michael horn is coauthor of the book "disrupting class." he defines learning of integration learning of computer based instruction with traditional teaching. >> tz on-line learning in a cool structure. doesn't look anything like school. >> one of the main concepts we are doing is empowering students to take charge of their education. they are working independently and collaboratively with teachers and staff. >> he is founder and ceo of this innovative public charter school in uma, arizona. it serves students grade 6 to 12. the town sits near the borders of california and mexico and has a distinct honor of being the sunniest place on earth according to the guinness book of world records.