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November 27, 20230Comments

How Can We Prove Learning Beyond A Test?

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
by Laura Sandefer
November 20, 20230Comments

The Big Rocks of Life

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
by Kori Stack, M.Ed.
November 15, 20230Comments

A Parenting Mindset Shift To Free You

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 Laura Sandefer
November 6, 20230Comments

A Simpler Model Is Not Always Best

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 Jeff Sandefer
October 30, 20230Comments

Why No Required Reading Lists?

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 Laura Sandefer
October 23, 20230Comments

The Education That Fostered Thomas Edison’s Genius

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 Kori Stack, M.Ed.
October 16, 20230Comments

Three Lessons In Parenting From The Children

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
by Laura Sandefer
October 9, 20230Comments

The Key Ingredient to Educational Success

by Michael Stack When we discuss education and the most effective school designs, it’s always framed in what is best for today’s kids.  However, consider the job in which you (or
by Michael Stack
October 2, 20230Comments

Why White Parents Don’t Talk About Race

By Kori Stack, M.Ed June 1, 2020 As stated in the book “Nurture Shock”, by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman, a 2007 study in the Journal of Marriage and Family found
by Kori Stack, M.Ed.
September 18, 20230Comments

Nature will set your kids apart in their careers

"Nature play is superior at engendering a sense of self and a sense of place, allowing children to recognize both their independence and interdependence."- Scott Sampson from his book 'How To
by Kori Stack, M.Ed.
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