Do you still believe in heroes?
We do!
Find a Calling; Change the World
Joy + Rigor = Mastery
"Embracing rigor is part of saying 'yes' to a Hero's Journey. Deep learning brings a special sense of joy, but the mastery required for a Hero's Journey goes even further, requiring commitment, discipline and hard work towards a worthy goal."
21st Century Learning
Students at Acton Academy learn through:
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Hands-on, Montessori materials along with latest in educational technology for self-paced mastery of reading, writing and math skills.
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Deep Socratic discussions about heroes, history and self governance to hone critical thinking skills and the ability to powerfully think, write and speak.
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Hands-on projects to master the tools and skills needed to solve problems in the real world.
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Written promises and covenants that form a tightly bound community of individuals learning to form authentic friendships and honestly resolve interpersonal problems.
A Learner Driven Community
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Students create and sign a Contract of Promises describing how each individual will act and the consequences for violating community norms.
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Mentor teams encourage younger and older students to listen, affirm, set goals, and hold each other accountable.
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"Learn to Be" badges that celebrate character and completing leadership challenges.
Measuring Mastery
EARNED BADGES PROVE NEW MASTERED SKILLS
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Students celebrate the mastery of tools, skills and character by earning badges, assembling portfolios and taking part in public exhibitions.​
Have More Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions Page
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A learn-driven environment
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Homework - Here's a secret...there isn't any!
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Get Inspired
A MUST LISTEN
mORE Videos
The Hero's Journey at Acton Academy
Finding the Acton Academy Tribe
Books
Courage to Grow by Laura Sandefer, co-founder of Acton Academy Austin
One World Schoolhouse by Sal Khan
A Thomas Jefferson Education by Oliver DeMille
Nurture Shock by Po Bronson & Ashley Merryman
The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle
Unschooling Rules by Clark Aldrich
Additional resources
Just a FEW of the latest news coverage on Acton Academy
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Laura's Blog: On Being An Acton Academy Parent
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Thrivenomics. Episode 10: How to Launch a Hero's Journey: Jeff Sandefer, Co-Founder of Acton Academy (6/15/2020)
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The Essential 11. Episode 45: Heroes of Education (6/15/2020)
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A Conversation with Peter Diamandis (Youtube): Reinventing Education (5/12/2020)
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Forbes: Acton Academy: Hero Launchpad Goes Global (8/21/2019)
We highly recommend, Courage to Grow: How Acton Academy Turns Learning Upside Down, by Laura Sandefer,
Acton's Co-Founder.
