Parents Need Running Partners, too
I dedicate this post to the newest Acton Academy parents. It is that time of… Read More
Eagle Picks for Recommended Reading (elementary school)
Since my last post, several people have requested seeing the list of books our elementary… Read More
Why No Required Reading Lists?
First, let me paint a little vision for you: What you will see at Acton… Read More
Do you trust the children?
This is the essential question Acton Academy presents to the world. Without trusting the children,… Read More
On Choosing Chromebooks
Parents often ask why we do not have MacBooks for our students to use for… Read More
Brewing up a Socratic Summer
Even better…. how does a concoction of world-class lectures with some spicy Socratic discussions on… 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
Will my children be college-ready and find a great job?
Haven’t we all wondered this? Is this even the right question to be asking? As… Read More
Acton Academy making the national education discussion
Michael Horn of Innosight Institute visited Acton Academy this week. It was a thrill to… Read More