Rooted in Research
Choosing a learner-driven path is a journey for the whole family—one that unfolds as you begin to see education through a new lens. This approach is reshaping how children learn, opening doors to possibilities that reach far beyond the boundaries of traditional schooling.
At Oakridge Academy, we’ve gathered a collection of books, podcasts, and videos that have informed and inspired our vision. These resources highlight innovative practices and current research in education, offering you a deeper understanding of the principles that shape our learner-driven model.
Articles
The Key to Raising a Happy Child, on nprEd
The Secret to Raising Smart Kids, by Carol S. Dweck
Let Children Take Risks, by Lenore Skenazy
Creating Innovators, by Erica Swallow
It’s Time to Rethink How We Are Educating Our Children, by Benjamin Stecher
The Founder of Khan Academy on How to Blend the Virtual with the Physical, by Salman Khan
Lessons Learned From Great Schools Around the World, by Will Minton
Everything changes when you ask learners, How did your work help someone?, By Maureen Downey and Dr. Tyler Thigpen
How a Radical New Teaching Method Could Unleash a Generation of Geniuses, by Joshua Davis
Books to Read
Creative Schools
Ken Robinson, Ph.D
The Learning Game
Ana Lorena Fábrega
A More Beautiful Question
Warren Berger
The Talent Code
Daniel Coyle
Unschooling Rules
Clark Aldrich
The Element
Ken Robinson
A Fire to be Kindled
Kelly Smith
Questions for a Frantic Family
Patrick Lencioni
The Self-Driven Child
William Stixrud, Ph.D, Ned Johnson
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D
The One World School House
Salman Khan
Agency
Ian V. Rowe
Igniting Greatness
Howard Glasser
Videos to Watch
TEACH FOR MASTERY—NOT TEST SCORES
IMAGINE IF WE INVENTED SCHOOL TODAY
THE POWER OF PASSION/ PERSEVERANCE
BUILDING THINKING CLASSROOMS
GROWTH MINDSET VS FIXED MINDSET
DO SCHOOLS KILL CREATIVITY?
TED: EDUCATION POST-COVID