Three Traps and a Preventive Posture for Parents
It’s the beginning of the year and the Eagles are learning the processes and systems… 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
How P.E. Changed a Parent’s Thoughts about Learning
Jeff and Marcy Carpenter were tough parents to recruit to Acton Academy. Successful entrepreneurs, they… Read More
What Authority Do Parents Have at Acton Academy?
What is appropriate parental authority? This is something we’ll explore more deeply with the Eagles… Read More
Beyond Mere Coaching – Why the Hero’s Journey Works
Scene: Kate (age 10) and Sage (age 9) were working on Khan Academy at a… Read More
Loosen the Collars
Hobbes is our 11-week old Tasmanian devil in Australian Shepherd clothing. We took him to… Read More
Questions as Teachers
Dr. Steven Tomlinson is, in my opinion, the most masterful Socratic teacher in the world…. Read More
Breadth and Depth but No Instant Gratification
We want our children to read well now. We want out children to write and… Read More
Lord Acton and Social Media
By now you know we named our little school in honor of John Emerich Edward… Read More
An Obituary and a Family Plan
There’s nothing like reading a great obituary to start my day. One in today’s New… Read More