Exhibitions and Portfolios: How will you receive your child’s gift?
I asked one of our past guides to journal about what she thought worked… Read More
Tip #17 for Acton Academy Parents
Tip #17: Attend the Parent Meetings. Mark your calendars now: Thursday, October 8 Tuesday, February… Read More
Tip #15 for Acton Academy Parents
Tip #15: Celebrate constraints. Boundaries, constraints, disciplined living. These themes run throughout the design of… 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
Seasons of the Year for an Acton Parent
Along the Acton journey, I have found a predictable pattern in my inner seasons. They… Read More
You are a parent, not a Socratic Guide.
I am not one to give advice on parenting. I make too many mistakes. I… Read More
Have you tried the Rules of Engagement at Home?
The value of our Socratic discussions is revered at Acton Academy. It is the reason… Read More
Be Armed with Great Questions Next Week
Winter break is coming to a close. Are you ready? The upcoming session of learning… Read More