Web Support, Author at Acton Academy Kennebunkport

July 29, 20250Comments

Why Education Needs a Farmer’s Touch

Picture this: On one side of the field, seeds are dumped into identical furrows, spaced evenly, watered at set intervals, and harvested on schedule. Every plant is meant to grow the

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February 24, 20250Comments

What Happens When Kids Experience Real Freedom in Learning?

For children who have tasted real freedom in learning, sitting still for hours and being expected to absorb information passively feels unnatural. Research backs this up: A 2019 study published

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July 29, 20240Comments

AI in Education at Acton Academy

My husband and I both recently read Sal Khan’s new book Brave New World: How AI Will Revolutionize Education. In the book he explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence

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June 5, 20230Comments

Learning From True Heroes

At Acton Academy, we teach the Hero's Journey and believe every child is a genius with the potential to change the world. There is no better way for our learners

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May 15, 20230Comments

8 Things To Say Often To Your Child

by Laura Sandefer August 9, 2016 There is an abundance of lists out there telling us what we should tell our children each day. Some I agree with and some I

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February 13, 20230Comments

Children Learn Independently

"What is essential is to realize that children learn independently, they learn out of interest and curiosity, not to please or appease the adults in power; and that they ought

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January 9, 20230Comments

Great Passion Can Make the Impossible Happen

The definition of passion is "a strong liking or desire for or devotion to some activity, object, or concept." In an article published in the Harvard Business Review, Rosabeth Moss Kanter

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October 24, 20220Comments

Feeling Lonely Or Insecure As An Acton Parent?

Ours is a road less traveled, Acton parents. I’ve felt the pain of loneliness and insecurity on this path and learned the most powerful antidote is to hear a story

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October 17, 20220Comments

What Does It Mean To Be Part Of A Community, Nation, And Globe?

Our question of the year: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE PART OF A COMMUNITY, NATION, AND GLOBE? Think About Our Place in the World It’s important to think about our place

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September 26, 20220Comments

Growth vs Fixed Mindset

At Acton, we focus a lot on having a growth mindset as opposed to a fixed or victim mindset. So, what does it mean to have a growth mindset? You Can Improve

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