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Ron Clark Academy

The Ron Clark Academy is a non-profit middle school, housed in a renovated red brick warehouse located in southeast Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Founded by its namesake, Ron Clark, and co-founder Kim Bearden, the school has students in fourth through eighth grades, from a wide range of economic backgrounds. Classes began on September 4, 2007.

Pedagogy
The Ron Clark Academy uses a student-centered approach that combines rigorous academics with strong relationships and real-world connections. Teachers use movement, music, and simulations to engage students and reinforce learning. The school also emphasizes leadership and character development as part of its core curriculum. A key element of its culture is the House System, where students earn points for positive behavior, teamwork, and academic effort. ==Media attention ==
Media attention
Students in debate class at Ron Clark Academy created a song about the 2008 U.S. presidential election, "Vote However You Like", to the same beat and melody of "Whatever You Like" by T.I. A performance of the song by 6th and 7th graders was posted on the internet and drew a wide viewership. This video inspired a sequence in the episode "Three Slaps" of the television series Atlanta. ==References==
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