Courage to Grow: How Acton Academy Turns Learning Upside Down was written by Laura Sandefer, one of the founders of Acton Academy. It tells the story of how and why Acton Academy was started, and details the challenges and joys of embarking on this path with our families.
This book is required reading for anyone applying to Acton Academy Madison West. It’s a wonderful read. It will fill your heart, and if you are anything like me, even bring you to tears.
If you’d like a copy, please reach out to me at info@actonmadison.com.
What others are saying:
“Acton Academy is on the vanguard of change in education in our country. After reading Laura’s story, your first two questions will probably be, ‘Why couldn’t my school be like this?’ and ‘How can I send my kids to Acton?’ This is an important story about learning what matters.” –Seth Godin, author of STOP STEALING DREAMS
“Even skeptics are soon converted by the hum of productive energy at Acton Academy; more high tech start up than school. Laura’s book has the same contagious hum, only a screenwriter away from being a major motion picture, more like Rocky or Hoosiers than Waiting on Superman.” –Clark Aldrich, author of GLOBAL EDUCATION THOUGHT LEADER; AUTHOR OF UNSCHOOLING RULES
