Self-Reflection: I Dare You
“I thought that my biggest lesson learned was not to procrastinate, but I now realize… Read More
Why “Travel” Is Part of the Acton Academy Journey
Think of the last time you were in charge of planning every detail of a… Read More
Why the Last Day of Each Session Matters Most
At Acton, we are nothing if we are not intentional about how we spend the… Read More
Stick the Landing
Endings matter. I think of the speech that gripped me up until the dreaded Q&A…. Read More
A Covenant Between 6-10 Year Olds
While it is common and ordinary for us to use the word “contract” at Acton… 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
A Detailed Look at Ten Key Beliefs of Acton Academy
Being a parent of a child on his or her own Hero’s Journey is challenging… Read More
Eagle Bucks – Inane transactions or Deep Learning?
Everything we touch in a day has an economic or monetary story. Rewind. As a… Read More
Confused about Strikes and Eagle Bucks?
There is a lot talk at our house lately about “strikes” and “Eagle Bucks.” As a… Read More
Parents Need Running Partners, too
I dedicate this post to the newest Acton Academy parents. It is that time of… Read More