Learning Science: Quests versus Textbooks and Tests
Parents tend to crave the kind of learning that feels familiar to them – especially… Read More
Why “Travel” Is Part of the Acton Academy Journey
Think of the last time you were in charge of planning every detail of a… Read More
It’s Summer Session and the Livin’ is Easy
Session Seven may be my very favorite Acton oddity. To be in school in June… Read More
Will my child succeed at Acton Academy?
As we contemplate the beginning of a new year, you may be asking yourself these… Read More
Why the Last Day of Each Session Matters Most
At Acton, we are nothing if we are not intentional about how we spend the… Read More
Attacking Fear with a Rip Stik and Parenting Lessons from Sam
Every day the Eagles skate circles around me on their Rip Stiks. I am afraid… Read More
My Top 3 Hardest Lessons Learned as a Parent
3. Comfort is not the goal of my life. There is no growth in the… Read More
My Top 3 Hardest Lessons Learned as a Parent
Lesson #2: Stop talking. No lectures to my children. This is a promise I made… Read More
My Top 3 Hardest Lessons Learned as a Parent
Lesson 1: Stop tying their shoes. I was the mom who ran out onto the… Read More