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Review 'A remarkable book that captures the powerful journeys of Acton Academy's founders, students, parent community, and--I hope--the future of education around the globe. Any school, whether traditional or innovative, will gain insights from this magical place.'�Ted Dintersmith, education author, film producer, and philanthropist 'When I visited Acton Academy, I asked the children to close their eyes and tell me what they saw. One child said, 'A bus full of aliens.' Everyone laughed.� Laura's story will make you happy, critical, sad, energized and above all else, optimistic about what young people can accomplish. So pick up this book and join us on that magical bus.'Sugata Mitra, Professor of Educational Technology, Newcastle University, UK� Why read this book and start an Acton Academy?� Because, like me, you'll build a magical place with so much joyand rigor your children will protest when summer arrives.� Consider this a call to adventure that just might change your life, because it's certainly changed mine.� Mike Olson, Co-founder and parent, Talent Unbound, Houston (Acton Academy affiliate)Acton Academy is one of the most important education developments in the world.�� The story behind the ideas, the school, and the movement is a must read.' Tom Vander Ark, CEO of Getting Smart, a learning design firm and previously the first Executive Director of Education for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.'The ActonAcademy is on the vanguard of change in education in our country. After readingLaura's story, your first two questions will probably be, 'Why couldn't myschool be like this?' and 'How can I send my kids to Acton?' This is animportant story about learning what matters.'Seth Godin, Author, Stop Stealing Dreams Read more About the Author Laura Sandefer is a wife, a mom and the co-founder of Acton Academy, whose learner driven model is spreading like wildfire across the globe.�� Her greatest hero is her mother, a master science teacher and poet. Her wisest mentor is her father, a philosophical pastor, who sent her off to college with two words of advice: 'Be curious.'� Laura has Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Education degrees from Vanderbilt University.� � Read more
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