Dive Deep and Dream Big
To begin learning about the Acton model, we encourage you to use the resources below. From podcasts and videos to books and articles, we want to jump start your exploration and guide you to gain a deeper understanding of who we are, what we do, and the "why" behind our approach.
Podcasts
In the Media: Articles & Videos
Rise of Intentional Education is Reshaping the School Landscape | Ray Ravaglia
Inside the Schools That Want to Create the Next Mark Zuckerberg | Tom Foster
Micro Schools Could Be New Competition for Private K-12 | Arianna Prothero
Recommended Reading
If Acton’s ideas have sparked an interest within you and you would like to learn more, we suggest you begin by reading the short book, “Courage to Grow”, by Laura Sandefer.
This book is available as a 3 hour audio book.
55 provocative rules for rethinking how children actually learn, drawn from real homeschooling and unschooling families, by education thought leader Clark Aldrich.
Curious why Danish kids are known for being some of the calmest, happiest children in the world? This book unpacks the parenting philosophy behind it, and its practical, gentle, and surprisingly doable for families anywhere.
While You're Here...
Grit: The power of passion and perseverance | Angel Duckworth
Do schools kill creativity? | Sir Ken Robinson
Let’s teach for mastery – not test scores | Sal Khan