Lost Happiness – A Story from the Studio
“Free time!” The announcement from an Eagle at the end of work time always causes… Read More
Essential Element #7: Excellence
This is where the rubber hits the road. Excellence. None of our work matters without… Read More
Acton’s Essential Element #1: The Hero’s Journey
Nemo. Luke Skywalker. Mulan. Odysseus. Dorothy. The Little Engine that Could. These stories strike a… Read More
10 Essential Elements of an Acton Learner Driven Community
“The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.” Joseph Campbell I’d add to… Read More
Back to the Basics: What does it really mean to be learner-driven?
With over 200 Acton Academies and 600 Acton Children’s Business Fairs around the world it’s… Read More
Making the Most of an Acton Quest Exhibition: What Just Happened and How Do I Talk to My Child About It?
Making the Most of an Acton Quest Exhibition: What Just Happened and How Do I… Read More
The Secret Sauce at Acton Academy
My friend and fellow Acton founder, Lauren Quinn, wrote the following article. I believe it… Read More
A New Strategy for Learning from Home: Seek Help
During a recent Socratic Zoom discussion, we asked the elementary school Eagles if they found… Read More
Family Conflicts Getting Real? Here’s Some Hope for Peace
There is bound to be conflict on the home front – especially now as the… Read More
On Becoming Socratic: Step Two in Detail
Clarity begins settling in with Step Two. Step 2. SET THE CONTRACT: Define your role… Read More