#9 of the 10 Things Acton Parents Know Best
#9: Writing a family plan and holding family meetings will change your life in meaningful,… Read More
Have you tried the Rules of Engagement at Home?
The value of our Socratic discussions is revered at Acton Academy. It is the reason… Read More
Joy + Rigor
A recent guest to Acton Academy was struck by how hard the Acton students were… Read More
A Tender Awakening: A Parent’s Perspective on our Current School Project
When I ponder the project our children are undertaking as “forensic psychologists on a quest,”… Read More
Freedom and Creativity
The following is sobering and encouraging for what we are doing at Acton: http://m.psychologytoday.com/blog/freedom-learn/201209/children-s-freedom-has-declined-so-has-their-creativity Thanks… Read More
Surprising Truth #9: There will be pain and confusion
…mostly for the parents. At Acton, we re-commit ourselves each day to let the children… Read More