Dive Deep and Dream Big

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

“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.”
— Albert Einstein

Videos

Books

Courage to Grow
by Laura Sandefer, co-founder of Acton Academy

Unschooling Rules
by Clark Aldrich (foreword by Jeff Sandefer, co-founder of Acton Academy Austin)

The Gardener and the Carpenter
by Alison Gopnik

The 3 Big Questions for a Frantic Family
by Patrick Lencioni

Choice Words: How Our Language Affects Children’s Learning
by Peter Johnston

The Power of TED*
by David Emerald

Grit
by Angela Duckworth

NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children
by Po Bronson & Ashley Merryman

Websites and Articles

Every year, children build small businesses from the ground up.

Our annual Children’s Business Fair (CBF) is typically in early June and applications open in April. Check out the CBF website for more information.

Watch the video to learn about our business fair, or listen to the podcast on BFM with the Adventure Launchpad Eagles.

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