Do you believe that
character still matters?
OUR PHILOSOPHY OF LEARNING
We believe that:
Clear thinking leads to good decisions,
Good decisions lead to the right habits,
The right habits lead to character, and
Character becomes destiny.
Our Learner Driven Communities are run mostly by our students, where closely connected families of lifelong learners are bound by clear covenants. Where "Learning to Do" and "Learning to Be" are even more important than "Learning to Know".
LEARNING AT ACTON
LEARN TO LEARN
Socratic Discussions and self paced challenges equip children to be independent lifelong learners.
LEARN TO DO
Hands-on Quests for Science, Entrepreneurship and the Arts prepare children for Apprenticeships and real world challenges.
LEARN TO BE
The Hero's Journey, relational covenants and real world consequences transform difficult decisions into virtuous habits.
A LEARNER DRIVEN COMMUNITY
YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS
Every year at Acton Academy, we build small businesses from the ground up.
We host a one-day Children's Business Fair; open to any children from the community who wants to join.
Watch the video to learn about the business fair
in Austin, TX to see what ours in Kennebunkport will grow into.
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IMPORTANCE OF NATURE
We believe that:
Nature is an essential part of childhood.
Not only is it good for their soul, but it's important for kids to take risks, build resilience, and gain confidence in their abilities. Nature provides a source of wonder and inspiration for kids and it's important to realize and respect that the world is bigger than they are.
There is overwhelming research that shows the benefits of nature, among them are:
Physical Benefits
Emotional & Intellectual Benefits
The Current, Traditional School Model Was Designed in 1893
ACTON ACADEMY WAS BORN DIFFERENT
School Trip to NYC to Learn About US Citizenship
Earned Freedom to Complete Reading/Writing/Math Offsite
Hands On Project-Based Learning
Student-Lead Socratic Discussions
Our students are challenged to develop personal character and virtue that will help them navigate their life using:
- kindness
- hard work
- honesty
- responsibility
- a deep sense of life purpose
We help young people find a calling so they can change the world.
21ST CENTURY LEARNING
MEASURING MASTERY
EARN BADGES TO PROVE YOU'VE MASTERED NEW SKILLS
Young heroes celebrate the mastery of tools, skills and character by earning badges, assembling portfolios and taking part in public exhibitions.
Parents use badges to track academic progress in Core Skills like reading, writing, math and spelling and character development in "Learn to Be" Badges.
Public exhibitions at the end of most Quests allow young heroes to present work to experts, customers or the public for a real world test.
PERSONALIZED TOOLS
A SCHOOL FOR THE 21st CENTURY
A DAY IN THE LIFE
An inside look at the Acton Academy studio in Austin, TX (the first Acton Academy).
Watch the video here
A VIRTUAL TOUR OF ACTON ACADEMY
An explanation of Acton's core beliefs and how the school operates.
Watch the coverage here
DISRUPTIVE EDUCATION
An award winning independent documentary about Acton Academy.
Watch the video here
