Videos to watch

If you think your family would be a good fit at OZ, we encourage you to watch these videos to learn more.

Jordan B Peterson interviews Jeff Sandefer, co-founder of Acton Academy 

An interview with Acton Academy co-founder Laura Sandefer 

A Day in the Life at Acton Academy

An interview with Acton Academy co-founder Jeff Sandefer 

Jordan B Peterson interviews Zach Lahn (founder of an Acton Academy in Wichita Kansas called "Wonder School") 

TedX talk with Jake Thompson (founder of an Acton Academy in Idaho called Heroes Academy)  

Explaining Acton - example of a socratic question

Acton Academy co-founder Jeff Sandefer gives a talk at SXSW on learner driven education 

Jeff Sandefer, co-founder of Acton Academies gives a TedX talk about education

Sir Ken Robinson (world-renowned education and creativity expert) gives a talk about education at RSA

A virtual tour of Acton Academy in Austin Texas 

How Acton Academies are disrupting the traditional educational paradigm 

Sal Khan (founder of Khan Academy) discusses learning for mastery on TedX

Matt Beaudreau discusses Acton Academies

Recommended Books

OZ and Acton Academies are built on the shoulders of giants. These books have transformed the way we think of educating our children and inspired us on our own hero's journey.
Courage to Grow

Laura Sandefer

Unschooling Rules

Clark Aldrich

The One Room Schoolhouse

Salman Khan

The 3 Big Questions for a Frantic Family

Patrick Lencioni

The Self Driven Child

William Stixrud PhD

Creative Schools

Ken Robinson PhD

Acton Academy in the Media

Great thinkers and media outlets talking about Acton Academy

Seth Godin discusses Acton Academy

Gary Vee on Acton Academies