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Kori Stack

Kori Stack

December 2, 20250Comments

The Power of Peer Teaching: When Learners Become Leaders

At Acton Academy, some of the most transformative learning moments don’t happen during a lesson—but between learners. It happens when an older student notices a younger learner struggling with a math
by Kori Stack
November 25, 20250Comments

After the Fair: How to Support Your Young Entrepreneur All Year Long

On November 22, our young entrepreneurs once again showed our community what children are truly capable of. From handmade crafts to tech-inspired services, the creativity and courage on display at
by Kori Stack
November 11, 20250Comments

Learning by Doing: A Real-World Lesson in Courage and Gratitude

At Acton Academy Kennebunkport, we believe learning happens best when it’s real — when students step into the world and experience the lessons that can’t be taught in a textbook.
by Kori Stack
November 4, 20250Comments

Playgrounds Without Risk Are Playgrounds Without Growth

In today’s world of padded playgrounds, knee pads, and “safety first” policies, one of the most essential ingredients in a child’s development is quietly disappearing: risk. We’ve replaced jungle gyms with
by Kori Stack
October 28, 20250Comments

Raising Young Entrepreneurs: How the Children’s Business Fair Sparks Courage, Grit, and Growth

What if your 8-year-old could launch a business this weekend—and learn more in two days than in a semester of school? That’s the magic of the Children’s Business Fair (CBF). It
by Kori Stack
October 21, 20250Comments

Beyond Grades and Titles: The Education that Honors Every Calling

When Sir Ken Robinson told the story of a man who always dreamed of being a fireman, the audience laughed at first. It seemed like a simple childhood dream—one most
by Kori Stack
October 14, 20250Comments

Acton – The School That Turns Kids Into Heroes

What if school wasn’t a place where kids followed orders — but where they stepped into a story, wrestled with dragons, and discovered the courage to rise again? That’s the heart
by Kori Stack
October 7, 20250Comments

Why Humility Is the Most Practical Virtue

What admitting “I don’t know” teaches learners, parents, and guides about real growth In a conversation between Jordan Peterson and Acton Academy cofounder Jeff Sandefer, a simple but profound idea emerged
by Kori Stack
September 30, 20250Comments

The Children’s Business Fair: A First Step Toward Freedom

What does it take to raise a child who can think boldly, act courageously, and contribute meaningfully to the world? At Acton, we believe the answer is simple: give them
by Kori Stack
September 23, 20250Comments

Children Will Surprise You—If You Let Them

What if the world has been underestimating children all along? Not in theory—but in practice. Every day, in schools, homes, and programs designed to help them "succeed," children are too often
by Kori Stack
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