10 Acton Practices that Changed My Family’s Life – #5
#5. Consistency along with surprises. The Acton learning journey is designed to be contained in… Read More
Feeling Lonely or Insecure as an Acton Parent?
Ours is a road less traveled, Acton parents. I’ve felt the pain of loneliness and… Read More
The Learner Driven Approach: How and Why it Works
The learner driven approach inspires, equips, and connects young people who embrace a Hero’s Journey… Read More
Principles of a Learner Driven Community
While each Acton Academy community has its own culture and personality, we are bound by… Read More
Top 3 Things a Parent Can Expect When Joining an Acton Academy
I thank Jake Thompson, founder of Heroes Academy in Boise Idaho, for co-writing this with… Read More
Lost Happiness – A Story from the Studio
“Free time!” The announcement from an Eagle at the end of work time always causes… Read More
On Intestinal Fortitude: A Parent’s Story of an Acton Exhibition
Sharing stories is the fastest road to understanding, growth and connection. With that in mind,… Read More
Essential Element #4: Mixed Age Studios
The element that promises an Acton learner driven experience will thrive is also the simplest… Read More
Acton’s Essential Element #1: The Hero’s Journey
Nemo. Luke Skywalker. Mulan. Odysseus. Dorothy. The Little Engine that Could. These stories strike a… Read More
10 Essential Elements of an Acton Learner Driven Community
“The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.” Joseph Campbell I’d add to… Read More