Word #62 of 100 – Failure
Word #62. Failure. The grand f-word. Nobody likes it. At the least, it can be… Read More
Word #33 of 100 – Albatross
Word #33. Albatross. When we face past hurts and work to heal ourselves, we end… Read More
Word #4 – Free-fall
#4: Free-fall. It may feel safe to keep a tight schedule, check off “to do”… 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
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
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