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

By Kori Stack IEPs. This term has always bothered me; it never made sense why only children with learning differences have an IEP. After all, the term stands for Individualized Education

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

Exhibitions Of Learning: Show What You’ve Learned by Laura Sandefer, October 4, 2017 When Jeff and I started Acton Academy, we spent a lot of time pondering how we could prove learning beyond simply giving

To say that our world is busy is a huge understatement.  And as our children are growing up, the speed of the world is only increasing.  This fact highlights the

Parenting is hard.  Anyone who says it isn't has never been a parent.  What I see as a constant challenge in our own parenting is the "this is the way

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 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

By Kori Stack Every child is a genius, but it’s the ability to recognize that and encourage a child that makes all the difference in their life. Does your child believe he

By Laura Sandefer August 2, 2019 From the time I found out I was pregnant to this exact moment, I’ve wondered what I’m supposed to be doing as a parent.  And