JOIN THE REVOLUTION
We are part of the Acton Academy network of independent affiliates. With more than 300 campuses in 42 US States and 23 countries, Acton is turning learning upside down across the United States and around the world!
What makes Acton unique?
- Learner-Driven
- Socratic Teaching
- Character Development
- Deep Respect for the Child
- Multi-Age Setting
- Hands-On Projects
- Growth Mindset Training
- Real-World Apprenticeships
- Blended Learning
- Peer Feedback
- Student Self-Governance
- Entrepreneurial Journey
- Mastery Emphasis
- 21st Century Skills
- Closely-Connected Community
- Presentation Practice
Our Promises as an Acton School
We promise through Socratic guiding and experiential learning to encourage each member of our community to:
- Begin a Hero’s Journey
- Discover precious gifts and a commitment to mastery
- Become a curious, independent, lifelong learner
- Embrace the forging of a strong character
- Celebrate differences among people
- Cherish the arts, the physical world, and the mysteries of life
RESOURCE LIST
Books
- Courage to Grow: How Acton Academy Turns Learning Upside Down, Laura Sandefer
- Brave Parenting, Krissy Pozatek
- Most Likely to Succeed, Tony Wagner & Ted Dintersmith
- Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius, Angeline Stoll Lillard
- NutureShock: New Thinking About Children, Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman
- The One World Schoolhouse, Salman Khan
- A Thomas Jefferson Education, by Oliver DeMille
- The Talent Code, by Daniel Coyle
- The Power of Ted*, by David Emerald
TED Talks
- Sir Ken Robison TED Talk
- Todd Rose TED Talk
- Sugata Mitra TED Talk
- Sal Khan TED Talk
- Carol Dweck TED Talk
Blog