The Moments That Matter Most in Choosing a School

The first week of a new year invites reflection. We reset routines. We make resolutions. We look at what’s working—and what isn’t—and quietly ask ourselves how to do better. But what if

Have you ever noticed how time behaves differently depending on what you’re doing? When you’re deeply absorbed in something you love, hours disappear in what feels like minutes. But when you’re

What if one of the best things we could do for our kids is… let them get a little scared? It sounds strange in a world that’s spent the last two

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

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

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.

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

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

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