What happens when you take a school and remove all but three adults? You get Acton Academy.Laura Sandefer, co-founder of the Acton Academy school network and author of Courage to Grow, is an academic entrepreneur who believes that children need to be empowered to make mistakes, fail, grow, and improve on their own.Sandefer works to enable other parents to establish new Acton Academies to serve the educational needs of their families and local communities. Acton Academy is a radical model of schooling that puts as much power as possible directly into the hands of students, giving them the opportunity to take ownership of their choices and capabilities from an early age.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Acton Academy: https://www.actonacademy.org/Parent Resources from Acton Academy: https://www.actonacademyparents.com/Laura Sandefer's book, Courage to Grow: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0999520555/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i3_____________________________________Outline:[00:00] Intro[2:26] The learning philosophy of Acton Academy[9:24] Socrates, Montessori, and the hero’s journey[14:27] Curiosity is everything in education[21:03] Growth mindset vs. fixed mindset[25:06] The day-to-day structure of Acton Academy[43:47] Experiential learning[51:27] Motivating and measuring student achievement[58:23] Student leadership is a positive feedback loop[1:02:18] How Acton Academy encourages family engagement[1:07:07] Pushing back on the assumption of college[1:13:03] Getting involved with Acton Academy[1:23:01] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VzQDNEOLPWgMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Dr. Warren Farrell has some wisdom to share.His 2018 book, The Boy Crisis, showcases his extensive knowledge of parenting and the needs of children. However, there’s no substitute for first-hand experience, and as a stepfather of two daughters, Dr. Farrell has plenty of it.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________The Boy Crisis: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948836130/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_CCZJ2MPNCW8Q4XC6RS7YWarren’s Website: https://warrenfarrell.com/Warren’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/drwarrenfarrellWarren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwarrenfarrell/_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oY6_6nasdugMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

What’s going on with American boys these days? Why are they falling behind girls in education, health, and career prospects?To help answer these questions, John sat down with Dr. Warren Farrell, who’s been studying the issue for decades.Dr. Farrell is a political scientist and activist who wrote The Boy Crisis, a book arguing for the importance of strong father figures in a contemporary culture that often ignores them. He started his career as a board member for the National Organization for Women, and is the only man to have served three terms in that position.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________The Boy Crisis: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948836130/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_CCZJ2MPNCW8Q4XC6RS7YWarren’s Website: https://warrenfarrell.com/Warren’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/drwarrenfarrellWarren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwarrenfarrell/_____________________________________Outline:[00:00] Intro[02:21] What is the boy crisis?[10:10] Causes of the crisis[19:06] Inequality, liberation, and empowerment[31:09] The casualties of identity politics[40:00] How dads can combat the boy crisis[49:18] The unique contributions of dads[58:44] What can single moms do about the boy crisis?[1:09:46] Dad deprivation weighs heavily on society[1:12:53] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/03LrGDOuE_YMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur and what is the future of capitalism? In fact, what even is capitalism?In this full episode of Dad Saves America, John sits down with his friend John Mackey (who also happens to be the CEO and co-founder of Whole Foods Market) to talk about entrepreneurship, dealing with bullies, and finding purpose in your career. Mackey is a passionate proponent of “conscious capitalism,” a term he coined in reference to his unique approach to business that guides decision-making at Whole Foods.Throughout this interview, John and John break down misconceptions about capitalism and Mackey reflects on his 41-year journey with Whole Foods.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Concious Capitalism: https://www.amazon.com/Conscious-Capitalism-New-Preface-Authors/dp/1625271751/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=John+Mackey&qid=1655315508&s=books&sr=1-1Concious Leadership: https://www.amazon.com/Conscious-Leadership-Elevating-Humanity-Business/dp/B088P6665Z/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CKFH0K59L437&keywords=john+mackey+conscious+leadership&qid=1655315555&s=books&sprefix=john+mackey+concious+leadership%2Cstripbooks%2C58&sr=1-1_____________________________________Outline:[00:00] Intro[02:05] Why Whole Foods Market exists[8:49] John Mackey’s worldview as a young man[15:38] The watery origins of conscious capitalism[30:16] Capitalism is the most moral system[49:55] Corporate censorship isn’t new[57:42] Was Whole Foods Market ever a monopoly?[1:05:27] Climate predictions don’t add up[1:11:51] How to think about inequality[1:17:34] Compassion and resilience[1:24:52] The promise of America[1:31:39] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dbBUaKp5GUIMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Michael Strong has some wisdom to share.Michael is an educational entrepreneur who’s spent his career creating high-performance private and charter schools across the country, but outside of work, Michael’s a devoted dad, just like the rest of us. Keep watching to see for yourself.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Michael's Twitter: https://twitter.com/flowidealism?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorThe Socratic Experience: https://socraticexperience.com/high-school/Michael's book, The Habit of Thought: From Socratic Seminars to Socratic Practice: https://www.amazon.com/Habit-Thought-Socratic-Seminars-Practice/dp/0944337392_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2cZDJPFjoJAMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

What if everything you’ve been taught about education is wrong? Could your best bet be pulling your kids out of their current schools as quickly as possible?Michael Strong, founder of The Socratic Experience (https://socraticexperience.com), has dedicated his life’s work to figuring that out. As an educational entrepreneur, he’s created high-performance private and charter schools across the country. In these schools, Michael has put into action his Socratic Practice, an innovative adaptation of the age-old Socratic method, which he outlines in his book, The Habit of Thought.We sat down with Michael to figure out what’s missing from the conventional American school system and which solutions he’s found to be successful.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Michael's Twitter: https://twitter.com/flowidealism?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorThe Socratic Experience: https://socraticexperience.com/high-school/Michael's book, The Habit of Thought: From Socratic Seminars to Socratic Practice: https://www.amazon.com/Habit-Thought-Socratic-Seminars-Practice/dp/0944337392_____________________________________Outline:[00:00] Intro[02:19] Michael’s educational upbringing[14:19] What is American public schooling?[22:54] Why you should consider alternative schools[35:15] Becoming an educational entrepreneur[40:41] The Socratic method in practice[50:19] Most schools don’t prepare kids for adulthood[1:00:12] Socratic practice is a lifestyle, not just a teaching tool[1:12:32] What can parents do?[1:19:07] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6UYPiv60R24Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Martin Gurri has some wisdom to share.Martin is a self-proclaimed “geyser of unfounded opinions” and learned early on from his own pop’s wisdom how to control that impulse. That combination of instinct and self-discipline molded him into a keen analyst with a surprising array of passions and pastimes. He may even be his generation’s most knowledgable fan of anime.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Martin's Twitter: https://twitter.com/mgurri?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorThe Revolt of the Public: https://www.amazon.com/Revolt-Public-Crisis-Authority-Millennium/dp/1732265143Martin's Blog: https://thefifthwave.wordpress.com/_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YQ5AOzTrsboMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Why does the country seem to erupt into new mass protests every few months? Is it all connected or just a coincidence?In this episode, John sits down with fellow dad and author Martin Gurri, who sees the profile of the typical protestor as the common thread. Disenchanted and well-educated young people have been overwhelmed by the information tsunami of the digital age. Even though they may disagree on the details, most share a distrust of traditional institutions and media outlets.Martin spent three decades as a CIA media analyst. His years of experience culminated with his 2014 book, The Revolt of the Public, which explores this topic in depth.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Martin's Twitter: https://twitter.com/mgurri?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorThe Revolt of the Public: https://www.amazon.com/Revolt-Public-Crisis-Authority-Millennium/dp/1732265143Martin's Blog: https://thefifthwave.wordpress.com/_____________________________________Outline:[00:00] Intro[01:54] The origin of “Revolt of the Public"[10:32] Media shapes the national self-image[15:00] The People vs. The Public[20:36] The characteristics of modern protest[31:28] Mass protest over housing costs in Israel[38:02] 20th-century institutions are failing[48:34] John F. Kennedy and Donald Trump[55:52] Why “Revolt of the Public” connects with people[1:03:11] Navigating the information tsunami as a parent[1:13:47] Kids become activists for the wrong reasons[1:25:45] Revolution isn’t a reliable source of meaning[1:37:18] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OpThFmIrkSEMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Matt Ridley has some wisdom to share.He’s been a member of the House of Lords, a businessman, a journalist, and an author, but today we’re focusing on questions that you can’t find the answers to on his resume. Matt tells us about his pet peeves, favorite chores, and much more, all delivered with a healthy dose of British wit.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Matt Ridley’s Website: https://www.mattridley.co.uk/Matt Ridley’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattwridleyThe Rational Optimist: https://www.amazon.com/Rational-Optimist-Prosperity-Evolves-P-s/dp/0061452068/ref=sr_1_4?crid=94B49MUOQNKK&keywords=matt+ridley&qid=1646688171&sprefix=matt+ridley%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-4Viral: The Search for the Origin of COVID-19: https://www.amazon.com/Viral-Search-COVID-19-Matt-Ridley/dp/006313912X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=94B49MUOQNKK&keywords=matt+ridley&qid=1646688220&sprefix=matt+ridley%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-3How Innovation Works: Serendipity, Energy and the Saving of Time: https://www.amazon.com/How-Innovation-Works-Flourishes-Freedom/dp/0062916602/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QVTVWOSE81Z5&keywords=how+innovation+works&qid=1646952447&s=books&sprefix=how+innovation+works%2Cstripbooks%2C89&sr=1-1_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QNWqZoAbGJcMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Are people overly pessimistic about the state of the world for no good reason? Should we be more optimistic about where we are?We sat down with Matt Ridley to discuss what the future holds for humanity and the many reasons to be optimistic about where we are headed.Throughout Matt Ridley’s career, he has worked as a journalist, author, businessman, and member of the House of Lords. In his book, “The Rational Optimist,” he makes the case for an economics of hope, arguing that the benefits of commerce, technology, innovation, and change will inevitably increase human prosperity.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Matt Ridley’s Website: https://www.mattridley.co.uk/Matt Ridley’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattwridleyThe Rational Optimist: https://www.amazon.com/Rational-Optimist-Prosperity-Evolves-P-s/dp/0061452068/ref=sr_1_4?crid=94B49MUOQNKK&keywords=matt+ridley&qid=1646688171&sprefix=matt+ridley%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-4_____________________________________Outline:[00:00] Intro[03:12] The Rational Optimist[07:42] Is pessimism anything new?[16:21] Motivation by fear vs. reason[22:21] Authority pretends to know more than it does[29:07] Top-down vs. bottom-up systems[36:06] Is apocalyptic climate alarmism justified?[42:34] The nuclear power paradox[46:13] Headlines aren’t evidence[51:34] “Noble lies” deplete trust[55:12] How Innovation Works[1:03:19] You’re lucky to be alive right now[1:06:11] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QNWqZoAbGJcMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Mikes Yates has some wisdom to share.Whether he’s making pizza with his family on a Friday night or reminiscing about his favorite children’s book, Mike’s passion for fatherhood is unmistakable. Just as he strives to revolutionize education so that the needs of students can finally be met, Mike uses insights from his own childhood to make sure that his children will flourish.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Mike is currently the Senior Managing Director of Network Strategy at the Reinvention Lab of Teach For America: https://www.reinventionlab.org/Watch Mike’s TED Talk “School Sucks”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9Z9zP4cgsoMike’s podcast Schoolish: https://open.spotify.com/show/51LHj7G0RH6dn7Hbj8nyDMike’s Website: https://www.yatesmike.com/Mike’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-yates?trk=public_post_share-update_actor-text_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QNWqZoAbGJcMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://youtu.be/npv6agqj18Q_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe