April 12, 20210Comments

The Learner Driven Approach: How And Why It Works

by Laura Sandefer March 25, 2021 The learner-driven approach inspires, equips, and connects young people who embrace a Hero’s Journey to make principled decisions towards a more satisfying and fulfilling life

by Laura Sandefer

March 22, 20210Comments

Hearing Or Listening? – A Story From The Studio

By Laura Sandefer March 2, 2021 During a recent Socratic discussion, a six-year-old reminded her peers that they need to listen and not just hear. This led to a rich discussion about

by Laura Sandefer

March 1, 20210Comments

Acton’s Essential Element #1: The Hero’s Journey

By Laura Sandefer, February 3, 2021 Nemo. Luke Skywalker. Mulan. Odysseus. Dorothy. The Little Engine that Could. These stories strike a chord of yearning we share – adventure, identity and meaning in

by Laura Sandefer

February 1, 20210Comments

Back To The Basics: What Does It Really Mean To Be Learner-Driven?

by Laura Sandefer January 31, 2021 With over 200 Acton Academies and 600 Acton Children’s Business Fairs around the world it’s easy to get overwhelmed in trying to figure out the

by Laura Sandefer

January 11, 20210Comments

Why No Required Reading Lists?

By Laura Sandefer, September 17, 2013 First, let me paint a little vision for you: What you will see at Acton Academy: children who are late to group discussions because they cannot put

by Laura Sandefer

November 17, 20200Comments

Doing Acton at Home – Six Tips for Parents

By Laura Sandefer March 15, 2020 Being a learner-driven community means the learning doesn’t stop when our campus must close. Each child is equipped with the identity of a responsible, independent

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November 3, 20200Comments

Talent, Luck Or Hard Work?

By Laura Sandefer December 6, 2012 At Acton we often talk of gifts and talents. Our current projects have added a mathematical element to this discussion: can you calculate your odds

by Laura Sandefer

October 27, 20200Comments

The Secret Sauce At Acton Academy

Laura Sandefer May 14, 2020 My friend and fellow Acton founder, Lauren Quinn, wrote the following article. I believe it is an important reminder for parents today. Enjoy! Harnessing the Heroic in

by Laura Sandefer

August 31, 20200Comments

Acton Tools To Use At Home

With the school year fast approaching many families are again working to navigate a portion of the week with their children at home. What is the best way to approach

by Laura Sandefer

August 10, 20200Comments

A Parenting Mindset Shift To Free You

Parenting is hard. Anyone who says it isn't has never been a parent. What I see as a constant challenge in our own parenting is the "this is the way

by Laura Sandefer

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