If so, we recommend reading Courage to Grow: How Acton Academy Turns Learning Upside Down,by Laura Sandefer, Acton's Co-Founder.
This inspiring and easy-to-read book gives an in-depth look into our learner-driven studios and the unique educational philosophy that sets Acton apart. It’s a great way to understand how we empower students to take ownership of their learning and cultivate lifelong skills.
Courage to Grow, by Laura Sandefer, co-founder of Acton Academy Austin
Unschooling Rules: 55 Ways to Unlearn What We Know About Schools and Rediscover Education, by Clark Aldrich
The One World Schoolhouse: Education Reimagined, by Sal Khan
Creative Schools: The Grassroots Revolution That's Transforming Education, by Sir Ken Robinson
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Carol S. Dweck
NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children, by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman
Work Rules!: Insights from Inside Google that Will Transform How You Live and Lead, by Laszlo Bock, Former Head of People Operations at Google
The Talent Code: Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown. Here's How., by Daniel Coyle