Word #68 of 100 – Do
Word #68. Do. I boarded the airplane returning home from culinary school carrying two gigantic… Read More
A Letter from a Child – The Reminder I Needed
I was given permission to share the following letter written by an elementary school Eagle…. Read More
The Learner Driven Approach: How and Why it Works
The learner driven approach inspires, equips, and connects young people who embrace a Hero’s Journey… Read More
Top 3 Things a Parent Can Expect When Joining an Acton Academy
I thank Jake Thompson, founder of Heroes Academy in Boise Idaho, for co-writing this with… Read More
Hearing or Listening? – A Story from the Studio
During a recent Socratic discussion, a six-year-old reminded her peers that they need to listen… Read More
Lost Happiness – A Story from the Studio
“Free time!” The announcement from an Eagle at the end of work time always causes… Read More
On Intestinal Fortitude: A Parent’s Story of an Acton Exhibition
Sharing stories is the fastest road to understanding, growth and connection. With that in mind,… 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 #7: Excellence
This is where the rubber hits the road. Excellence. None of our work matters without… 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