In recent years, a troubling trend has emerged on college campuses: the rise of emotional reasoning as a guiding principle for discourse, policy, and even curriculum. Well-intentioned educators, administrators, and

Imagine walking into a restaurant. On one side of the street, there’s a neon-lit fast food chain. The menu is identical in every city, every country. The meals are quick, cheap,

Imagine standing in front of a room full of people, your heart pounding so loudly it drowns out your thoughts. You open your mouth to speak… but no words come

Sometimes the course of an entire life is altered by a single conversation. A single moment. A single teacher. Years ago, a woman approached Jeff Sandefer, co-founder of Acton Academy, during

Rethinking How We See and Support Creative, Kinetic Learners When Gillian Lynne was a young child, she had trouble sitting still in school.She fidgeted. She couldn’t focus.Her homework was always late,

“School gets you really good at school... but not necessarily at life.” That one line says it all. Most of us remember the rhythm of traditional education well—sit quietly, follow directions, memorize

For children who have tasted real freedom in learning, sitting still for hours and being expected to absorb information passively feels unnatural. Research backs this up: A 2019 study published

The landscape of K–12 education is undergoing a significant transformation. The number of children enrolled in microschools has increased by 387% since 2019, indicating a massive shift away from traditional

At Acton Academy, we believe that learning extends far beyond the walls of our studios. The world is a classroom, and every new environment presents an opportunity for growth, discovery,

At Acton Academy, we believe education is more than rote memorization or acing standardized tests. It's about fostering curiosity, creativity, and a deep sense of inquiry. Sam Altman, CEO of