Kori Stack, M.Ed., Author at Acton Academy Kennebunkport

July 31, 20230Comments

Putting A Stop To Robbing Children of Learning

"I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think."- Socrates Never answer a question Can you imagine your teacher in school never answering a question? Well, that's exactly the goal

by Kori Stack, M.Ed.

July 24, 20230Comments

Genius is not measured by IQ

According to Webster's Dictionary genius is defined as "a person who has a level of talent or intelligence that is very rare or remarkable". Genius Exists In Each One of UsWhile

by Kori Stack, M.Ed.

July 17, 20230Comments

“Living an examined life is a pain in the [rear]…”

"People who instinctively establish a strong network of relationships have always created great businesses."- Keith Ferrazzi Over the past two years I've read a ton of books on education, done research, gone

by Kori Stack, M.Ed.

July 10, 20230Comments

The magic of a dandelion puff

"Children can now recognize greater than a thousand corporate logos, but fewer than ten plants native to their region"- Scott D. Sampson (author of "How To Raise A Wild Child") What can

by Kori Stack, M.Ed.

October 31, 20220Comments

Tracking Progress and Crushing Milestones

This article on NINE EFFECTIVE WAYS TO TRACK YOUR PROGRESS TOWARD A GOAL states "no matter what the goal is and how long it may take to achieve it, there

by Kori Stack, M.Ed.

February 22, 20210Comments

Excuses, Excuses, Excuses

by Kori Stack, M.Ed February 22, 2021 Excuses, excuses, excuses! Have you ever made an excuse? Ok, who hasn’t?! I don't have time to...fill in the blank “I don’t have time to…eat well, exercise,

by Kori Stack, M.Ed.

January 25, 20210Comments

Making A Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

By Kori Stack. January 25, 2021Technical descriptive writing is an important skill for anyone with an interest in tech-related business, engineering, and science. In the example of coding a computer,

by Kori Stack, M.Ed.

December 14, 20200Comments

Outdoor Wonder & Curiosity

by Kori Stack December 14, 2020 Curiosity...it’s so important to let kids explore the natural world around them! This is why we dedicate one full day every week to just outdoor education

by Kori Stack, M.Ed.

December 1, 20200Comments

Learn By Doing

By Kori Stack, M.Ed December 1, 2020 There is no more powerful way to learn than to learn by doing: Conversation with my 7 year old... “Are we going to do the fair

by Kori Stack, M.Ed.

September 15, 20200Comments

And We’re Off To An Amazing Start!

By Kori Stack M.Ed. September 15, 2020 I’m humbled at what a beautiful first week it was last week! Being at Acton is a choice and these courageous young people took that

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