A Mother’s Story – The Acton Middle School Journey
Armed with tools and processes practiced in the studio, the Acton middle schoolers embark the… Read More
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