Three Lessons in Parenting From the Children
From the time I found out I was pregnant to this exact moment, I’ve wondered… 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
10 Ways to Love Your Child Today
It seems silly to say. We all know our #1 job as parents is to… Read More
Three Weeks Left in our First Session – How are you?
Feeling confident? Insecure? Confused? Content? Are you taking it all in? Each of us has… Read More
The Invisible System at Acton Academy
The great privilege in my work is hearing personal stories of growth sparked by the… Read More
The Big Untruth about Acton Academy
The big lie is that we don’t believe teachers are important. One must simply look… Read More
Introducing Our Next Academic Calendar – and the “Why” Behind It
One key skill in Socratic guiding is the ability to gauge the energy in a… Read More
Most difficult adjustment for new Eagles?
You’d think it would be one of these: Online learning Socratic discussions Collaborative quest work… Read More
How to Close a Year?
The closing of a year isn’t all about clear victories and tidy conclusions. Baffling questions… Read More
A final reflection of 2014: What is Acton Academy?
The idea we called “Acton Academy” has taken a life of its own. And this… Read More