By Kori Stack. January 18, 2021 Our world is heavily scheduled, and the worlds of our children are also heavily scheduled.  One of the biggest benefits of the pandemic for families

By Laura Sandefer,  September 17, 2013 First, let me paint a little vision for you: What you will see at Acton Academy: children who are late to group discussions because they cannot put

by Michael Stack January 4, 2021 At Acton Academy, one of our core beliefs is that children learn most from failure and overcoming challenges.  We say kids should fail "early, cheaply,

by Kori Stack December 14, 2020 Curiosity...it’s so important to let kids explore the natural world around them! This is why we dedicate one full day every week to just outdoor education

by Jeff Sandefer June 15, 2015 We often contrast Acton Academy’s “Learn to Learn; Learn to Do and Learn to Be” goals with the “Learn to Know” approach favored by traditional

By Kori Stack, M.Ed   December 1, 2020 There is no more powerful way to learn than to learn by doing: Conversation with my 7 year old... “Are we going to do the fair

It was before 6:00 am and all of our four kids were already awake.  They were so excited for the day that they couldn't sleep.  It honestly felt like Christmas

By Laura Sandefer March 15, 2020 Being a learner-driven community means the learning doesn’t stop when our campus must close. Each child is equipped with the identity of a responsible, independent

One of the best things we have in life is the ability to adapt, to change, to see other possibilities. This week I had to realize that something in our

By Laura Sandefer December 6, 2012 At Acton we often talk of gifts and talents. Our current projects have added a mathematical element to this discussion:  can you calculate your odds