Acton Academy London, D.C., South Austin….
January 14, 2014
We celebrate the conclusion of our first round of contests to award the right to… Read More
Essential Element #9 – Frequent Public Exhibitions of Learning
When Jeff and I started Acton Academy, we wondered how we could prove learning beyond… Read More
Essential Element #8: Freedom with Responsibility
With deep respect for the work of Dr. Maria Montessori, we layer onto our design… Read More
Essential Element #7: Excellence
This is where the rubber hits the road. Excellence. None of our work matters without… Read More
Essential Elements #5 and #6 – The Socratic Method and Trial & Error Learning
We are halfway through this series of posts laying down the essential building blocks of… Read More
Essential Element #4: Mixed Age Studios
The element that promises an Acton learner driven experience will thrive is also the simplest… Read More
Essential Element #3: Studio Contract
Our Acton learning communities would not be “learner driven” without this essential element: the Studio… Read More