Three Buckets of Encouragement for a New School Year – Part One
As a new school year approaches, I asked parents where they needed the most encouragement…. Read More
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
10 Acton Practices that Changed My Family’s Life – #4
#4. Let the children make more decisions. At Acton, we push the power of most… Read More
An Evening in the Life of an Acton Parent
If you are an Acton parent, you know well the “end-of-session-whirlwind” that sets in the… Read More
A Magic Wand and How Children Become Writers at Acton Academy
Acton turns the traditional method of teaching writing upside down. In our studios, the love… 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
Word #90 of 100 – Goodbyes
Word #90. Goodbyes. Goldie was a good fish. He always told the truth. – Taite… Read More
Word #85 of 100 – Dragons
Word #85. Dragons. “The cave you fear to enter is where your treasure lies.” –… Read More
Word #73 of 100 – Always
Word #73. Always. Always be learning. Not just for yourself – even though this is… Read More