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Below are videos, books and articles for a deeper understanding of the Acton Academy Eastside approach.

Videos

Books

Courage to Grow by Laura A. Sandefer

Courage to Grow

Laura A. Sandefer

Nurture Shock by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman

Nurture Shock

Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman

A Thomas Jefferson Education by Oliver DeMille

A Thomas Jefferson Education

Oliver DeMille

One World Schoolhouse by Sal Khan

One World Schoolhouse

Sal Khan

The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle

The Talent Code

Daniel Coyle

Unschooling Rules by Clark Aldrich

Unschooling Rules

Clark Aldrich

The 3 Big Questions for a Frantic Family by Patrick Lencioni

The 3 Big Questions for a Frantic Family

Patrick Lencioni

Websites and Articles

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Acton Academy Global Network - 300+ schools worldwide
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On Being An Acton Academy Parent - Real stories from families
3
Rising Demand For Learner-Driven Education - Why Acton's learner-driven model attracts families and educators.
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Learner-Driven Communities - Features Acton Academy as a key example of learner-driven education.
5
The Rise of Micro-schools - Research on Acton Academy and the microschool trend challenging traditional education.
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Are Microschools the Next Big Thing? - Article on microschools including Acton Academy's approach as a growing alternative.

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