Learn to Learn
Socratic Discussions and self paced challenges equip children to be independent lifelong learners.
Learn to Do
Our project-based, self-paced and collaborative learning environment and entrepreneurship quests prepare children for apprenticeships and real world challenges.
Learn to Be
The Hero’s Journey, relational covenants and real world consequences transform difficult decisions into virtuous habits.
The latest in educational technology for self paced mastery of reading, writing and math skills.
Deep Socratic discussions about heroes, history and self governance to hone critical thinking skills and the ability to powerfully think, write and speak.
Hands-on project based Quests to master the tools and skills needed to solve problems in the real world.
Written promises and covenants that form a tightly bound community of individuals learning to form authentic friendships and honestly resolve interpersonal problems.
"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."
Disruptive Education
Watch the award-winning short documentary about
Acton Academy
Rethinking Education: Geniuses and Heroes
A TEDx Talk by Jeff Sandefer, Acton Academy Co-Founder
Turn Learning Upside Down
An inside look at the Acton Academy studio
Children's Business Fair
Businesses created and launched entirely by children