“We want to leave Acton Academy”

Acton Academy is challenging – not only for learners but for parents as well. It requires a true commitment to student-led learning from EVERYONE involved. But what happens when Acton isn’t the right fit anymore? Here are the experiences of two Acton learners who chose to leave. Charlie As documented in his mother’s book Courage […]
How are learners at Acton different than children at other schools?

Our learners show us above outstanding levels of independence, accountability, and initiative within the studio – but the big differences are seen when Acton learners go out and engage with the real world. Recently, learners from Acton Academy Port Saint Lucie travelled to a courtroom in West Palm Beach. A homeschool group of children was […]