Exhibitions and Portfolios: How will you receive your child’s gift?
I asked one of our past guides to journal about what she thought worked… Read More
It’s Not About the Points
“I view Acton Academy as Khan Lab School’s mentor on our very own hero’s journey… Read More
Tip #17 for Acton Academy Parents
Tip #17: Attend the Parent Meetings. Mark your calendars now: Thursday, October 8 Tuesday, February… Read More
Getting to the Nitty Gritty: My Final Tips to Acton Parents
My final four tips delve into the daily life of a thriving Acton Academy parent…. Read More
Tip #14 for Acton Academy Parents
Tip #14: Fully embrace the fact that children educate themselves and each other. This is… Read More
Tip #10 for Acton Academy Parents
Tip #10: Make decisions out loud. Whether we like it or not, our lives are… Read More
How do I know if my child is growing morally and intellectually?
First of all, be assured of one thing: you are completely qualified to assess your… Read More
Guardrails for Serious Fun
Our emphasis at the start of the school year is FUN. We believe learning is… Read More
Surprising truth #7: At Acton, life is the big homework assignment
The homework that is a part of Acton Academy could really be called “lifework.” Our… Read More