The Ideas That Shape Waypoint

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Videos

TEDx talk by Acton Academy affiliate owner

What if school looked less like a classroom and more like a launchpad? In this TEDx talk, an Acton Academy affiliate owner explains how learner-centered education helps children build confidence, responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning.

Dad Saves America Podcast interview of Acton Academy co-founder Laura Sandefer

In this Dad Saves America podcast interview, Acton Academy co-founder Laura Sandefer shares the philosophy behind learner-driven education and why empowering children leads to deeper learning and stronger character.

TEDx talk by Acton co-founder Jeff Sandefer from the early days of Acton

What if school looked less like a classroom and more like a launchpad? In this TEDx talk, an Acton Academy affiliate owner explains how learner-centered education helps children build confidence, responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning.

Disruptive Education

An Acton Academy created documentary on the Acton story and a look inside the original Acton Academy campus.

A virtual tour of Acton Academy

A day in the life of Acton Academy

Books

These authors shaped how we think about childhood, motivation, mastery, and leadership. You don’t need to agree with all of them-but understanding these ideas will help you understand Waypoint.

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The One World School House

Salman Khan

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Unschooling Rules

Clark Aldrich

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Courage to Grow

Laura Sandefer

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The Talent Code

Daniel Coyle

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Mindset

Dr Carol Dweck

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Parent Effectiveness Training

Dr Thomas Gordon