Why No Required Reading Lists?
First, let me paint a little vision for you: What you will see at Acton… Read More
Guardrails for Serious Fun
Our emphasis at the start of the school year is FUN. We believe learning is… Read More
No Classrooms at Acton?
We began Acton Academy with seven students in a sweet, creaking, old house. With ceremonial… Read More
Rumor Busting: What I overheard this summer…
Rumor: “Acton Academy does not believe its students should go to college.” To quote someone… Read More
The Five Most Important Words at Acton Academy
“Every child is a genius.” Without a doubt, each child is capable of a Hero’s… Read More
Do you trust the children?
This is the essential question Acton Academy presents to the world. Without trusting the children,… Read More
Treasuring Freedom
I love today. With the patriotic music, parades, picnics, and festive merrymaking. Just for these… Read More
What academic lessons will my child miss by not attending an excellent public school?
Comparing the academic programs at public schools with the learning that occurs at Acton Academy is… Read More
What are my children missing by not going to an excellent public school?
[This will be a two-part series.] Part 1: Is it the community and social life? I… Read More
Opposite Day at Acton Academy
Actually, it’s Opposite Life at Acton Academy. Our modus operandi would make an education bureaucrat… Read More