The Power of Peer Teaching: When Learners Become Leaders

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

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

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

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

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