Curiosity Is Essential to Learning

The definition of curiosity is a strong desire to know or learn something. We believe fostering curiosity is essential to a child's education. Story About Spark Learners' Curiosity Our Spark learners have

March 20, 20230Comments

Real World Application

Our philosophy is deeply rooted in learning through real-world application. Real World Heros We are always appreciative for real world heroes who will take the time to come and talk with our

by Kori Stack

March 14, 20230Comments

Bias to Action

In the book, Designing Your Life, the authors discuss bias to action as being one of the most important mindsets of a designer. Committed To Building Your Way Forward “When you have

by Kori Stack

March 6, 20230Comments

Finding a Calling

Finding a calling sounds really cool, but it's often not easy to do. You often need to kiss a lot of frogs before finding your prince. Is it Architecture? This session, our

by Kori Stack

February 20, 20230Comments

Make Learning Relevant & Fun

We don't do report cards at Acton Academy. Learners at our school demonstrate what they have learned at an Exhibition of Learning. Top Chef Competition Last week our Middle School learners competed

by Kori Stack

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 30, 20230Comments

Community Starts with People

A huge thank you to Ms. Kristin from the Kennebunkport Historical Society who is working with our heroes on a genealogy deep dive. Community all starts with people so what a

by Kori Stack

January 23, 20230Comments

Interdependence is a Choice Only Independent People Can Make

By Laura Sandefer "Interdependence is a choice only independent people can make" - Stephen Covey There is a paradox in an Acton community. In the early years, the focus is on gaining

by Laura Sandefer

January 16, 20230Comments

Writing as a Practice for Real Life

by Kori Stack, January 16, 2023 Writing as a practice for real life means doing things for real now. Engage with the World Kids don’t start living life only after they graduate high

by Kori Stack

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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