An Acton Academy Parent’s Dilemma
You are happy and secure about why you chose Acton Academy but your friends say… Read More
Do you trust the children?
This is the essential question Acton Academy presents to the world. Without trusting the children,… Read More
Dreaming up the Perfect Socratic Guide
Let’s say you are to dream up a list of qualifications for people you would… Read More
Brewing up a Socratic Summer
Even better…. how does a concoction of world-class lectures with some spicy Socratic discussions on… Read More
A Family Takes Acton Academy on the Road
Our dream at Acton Academy is to set people free to follow their own calling,… Read More
Asking Great Questions Your Child Will Love to Answer
There are two ways to kill an after school discussion: 1) Ask, “How was your… Read More
Feeling full?
I created this particular blogging space as a resource for parents in the Acton Academy community… Read More
Conscious Listening
Each week the guides at Acton are focusing on one Socratic skill. Last week we focused on “being concise.”… 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
Talent, Luck or Hard Work?
At Acton we often talk of gifts and talents. Our current projects have added a… Read More