By Laura Sandefer, October 25, 2012 “We promise your child will learn to cherish the arts, the wonders of the physical world, and the mystery of life.” We probably should have stated

By Laura Sandefer February 23, 2021 Sharing stories is the fastest road to understanding, growth, and connection. With that in mind, I interject my series of Essential Elements with a story. Yesterday,

Today's post written by Laura Sandefer is so simple but so powerful.  Our world is fast-paced with a microwave mentality for results.  However, in order for our children to learn,

By Laura Sandefer February 8, 2021 The element that promises an Acton learner-driven experience will thrive is also the simplest of all: the mixed-age environment. Children are teachers and learners. They learn

By Laura Sandefer March 16, 2021 While each Acton Academy community has its own culture and personality, we are bound by the same key principles that drive our daily work: Principle #1.

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

In high school, I remember a poster on the wall that said "these are professions where you'll use algebra." I'm not 100% sure it was referring to algebra, but you

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 Kori Stack. March 15, 2021 Learning is about practice, not outcomes or perfection. Concentrate on the practice and the outcomes will happen. YES!!!  Last week we had our virtual Acton Academy