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

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 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 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

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

Our school took two weeks off at the end of December. It was a really nice break. My husband and I agreed that it was the best we'd had in

The blog post below, written by Laura Sandefer, refers to a great technique their family uses during the holidays to focus on gratitude for the past, and set goals for

A huge congratulations to the amazing young entrepreneurs who joined us on Saturday for our 3rd annual Acton Children’s Business Fair! Come Up With Own Ideas, Create Own Products These kidpreneurs came

By Kori Stack November 15, 2022 I LOVE THIS PICTURE and here’s why. It was the day after our first Exhibition of Learning and we were planning a quick studio maintenance prior