Modern Education for Modern World
Learner-driven education for heroes from 6 to 14 years.
Acton Academy is a new initiative that seeks to change the way we think about school.
OUR PROMISES TO YOUR CHILD
- Begin a Hero’s Journey
- Learn to be a curious, independent, lifelong learner.
- Develop a deep respect for economic, political and religious freedoms.
- Cherish the arts, wonders of the physical world and the mysteries of life on Earth.
- Discover his or her most precious gifts and learn to use them to solve difficult problems.
Join the Unschooling Revolution
Traditional School Wasn’t Getting what our children needed For today’s world… So We Started One That does.
Book a CallWe are transforming education
At Acton Academy
- We have Guides NOT teachers.
- We have Studios NOT classrooms.
- We use Socratic questions and do NOT lecture.
- We have Portfolios and Exhibitions NOT grades.
- We have Contracts and Covenants NOT homework.
- Our students find their OWN real-world Apprenticeships.
- We build our curriculum around EACH individual’s Hero’s Journey.
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A schooling model for every family
Modern circumstances have made us rethink how we approach education during hard times.
We know every family’s situation is different so we adapted to different models to cater to every need.
ON SITE SOUTH MIAMI CAMPUS
Join us for an unlearning experience at our South Miami Campus.
HYBRID MODEL
A Hybrid Model that allows you to mix and match virtual and Onsite learning.
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TRY FOR FREE
We understand Acton isn’t the right fit for everyone
This is why we let families attend Acton for a Free Week Trial, so we get to know each other and asses if Acton is the right choice for you and your family.
Learn More About Our 1 Week TrialHow to Enroll?
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Book a Call
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Get a Campus Tour
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Complementary Week
We offer a complimentary week where you and your family will be able to observe and experience everything Acton has to offer.
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Year Long Enrollment
If you have gone through the audition process and you believe we are the right fit, you are ready to join our tribe.
OUR CORE VALUES
Launch your Hero’s Journey
Find a calling; change the world.
The Socratic Method
Critical thinking skills and forging character.
A Learner Driven Community
Serious commitments; genuine relationships; authentic accountability
Powerful interactive technology
Self paced learning for Reading, Writing and Math.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
10+ years of experience and 200+ campuses worldwide.We are a non-traditional cooperative community that thrives for curiosityLearn More About Our 1 Week Trial
OUR FOUR PILLARS OF EDUCATION
Core Skills - Learn To Know
Example:
Instead of one-size-fits-none teacher lectures …
… Self-paced mastery of 3rd-grade math with cutting-edge personalized technology and peer mentoring.
Projects & Quests - Learn To Do
Hands-on projects to master the skills needed to solve real-world problems
Example:
Instead of memorizing the periodic table …
… You are an ER doctor in a 6-week simulation.
You learn the processes, tools, decision trees, and facts to triage patients. On the final-day Exhibition, parents come with prepared “diseases.” You can order an MRI, an X-ray, etc., paying for each. The winner of the simulation is the ER doc who saves the most lives (correct diagnoses) for the lowest cost.
Socratic Discussion - Learn To Learn
Hands-on projects to master the skills needed to solve real-world problems.
Example:
Instead of memorizing the periodic table …
… You are an ER doctor in a 6-week simulation.
You learn the processes, tools, decision trees and facts to triage patients. On the final-day Exhibtion, parents come with prepared “diseases.” You can order an MRI, an X-ray, etc., paying for each. The winner of the simulation is the ER doc who saves the most lives (correct diagnoses) for the lowest cost.
Servant Leadership - Learn To Be
Develop habits and character traits that make an abundant, fulfilling life.
Example:
Instead of schools designed to minimize behavior problems …
… Young people learn to lead by doing so, with Servant Leader Badges celebrating the most important milestones, like:
- Leading a conflict resolution discussion.
- Developing a mentor relationship with a personal hero.
- Completing deliberate practice of a skill you want to develop.
- Mentoring a team from a younger studio.
- Leading a team in accomplishing a big goal.
- Mastering a productivity skill like the urgent-important matrix.
What thought leaders have to say about us
Seth Godin
Author & Business Excecutive
“The first rule of Acton Academy: If a kid asks you a question, you are NOT allowed to answer them. A question I would ask an employer is if they’d rather hire someone who has practiced how to look research and solve problems for 12 years or someone who asks for instructions.”
Gary Vaynerchuk
Entrepreneur
“This is the kind of school I wish I had as a kid, to grow up super entrepreneurial.”
Tom Van der Ark
CEO of Getting Smart
“Acton Academy is one of the most important education developments in the world. The story behind the ideas, Acton Academy, and the movement behind Courage to Grow makes it a must-read.”
Jordan Peterson
Author & Business Excecutive
Peterson is a strong supporter of Acton Academy and its approach to education. He believes that Acton Academy is helping to transform the education system by providing a model for learner-driven, real-world education that prepares students for success in the 21st century.
Seth Godin
Author & Business Excecutive
PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT US
“We believe each person who enters Acton Academy will find a calling that changes the world.”
-Forbes.
“Acton Academy is one of the most important education developments in the world.”
-Getting Smart.
Get a copy of Courage to Grow for Free
Learn about what makes Acton Academy different by going through COURAGE TO GROW, a fast, engaging read is the best account of how our learner-driven studios operate written by Acton Academy founder Laura A. Sandefer.
ARE YOU READY TO START YOUR JOURNEY?
Do You Believe That LEARNING TO DO And LEARNING TO BE Is More Important Than Tests, Teachers, And Homework?
It’s Time To Help Students Take Education Back Into Their Own Hands
