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April 29, 2024

How Alternative Learning Models Empower Students

Exploring alternative learning models can offer your child a personalized, engaging education that aligns with their unique needs and passions, setting them up for long-term success and fulfillment.

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Tailoring Education to Individuals with Personalized Learning

By focusing on what each child finds engaging and relevant, personalized learning boosts motivation, enhances academic performance, and fosters essential skills like critical thinking and problem-solving.

The Power of Project-Based Education

The transformative power of project-based learning brings real-world relevance and excitement to your child's education through hands-on, engaging projects.

How Play-Based Education Enhances Development

Play-based learning isn’t just fun; it’s a powerful tool that nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and social skills, laying a strong foundation for your child's lifelong growth and success.

No Homework: Acton Academy's Innovative Approach to Mastery

At Acton Academy SV, we transform education by eliminating traditional homework and focusing on self-directed projects that align with students' personal interests, fostering autonomy, creativity, and real-world skills for a more engaging and effective learning experience.

Guides vs. Teachers: What You Need to Know

At Acton Academy, we believe in revolutionizing education by empowering your child through Guides who foster self-directed learning, critical thinking, and independence, transforming the traditional classroom experience into a dynamic journey of exploration and growth.

Financial Literacy for Kids: Teaching Money Management Skills Early

Teaching kids about money from an early age helps them develop crucial skills for managing finances wisely. By starting these lessons early, you set them up for a future of confident and responsible money management.

Expanding to Earliest Learners: Nitty Gritty Preschool Grows

Nitty Gritty Preschool at Acton SV is expanding to include programs for two-year-olds, offering a developmentally tailored curriculum that supports early learning and growth.

Celebrating Mistakes: Teaching Children That Failure is Part of Learning

By applying practical strategies and modeling a positive approach to setbacks, you can guide your kids to view failures as valuable opportunities for growth, paving the way for lifelong success.

February 26, 2024

Building Kidpreneurs: Acton Academy Children's Business Fair

The Acton Academy Children's Business Fair is an exciting event where young entrepreneurs, or "kidpreneurs," get to showcase their innovative products and services.

February 19, 2024

Innovative Learning Spaces: Designing Environments for Alternative Education

Innovative learning spaces are revolutionizing education by offering dynamic environments that are carefully designed to inspire both students and educators

February 12, 2024

Cultivating Entrepreneurial Spirit in Children: From Lemonade Stands to Startups

Nurturing entrepreneurship in children is more than just fostering a business mindset.

February 5, 2024

Building a Growth Mindset: Encouraging a Positive Approach to Learning

In today's fast-paced and ever-changing world, the ability to adapt, learn, and grow is more important than ever.

January 29, 2024

Alternative Learning Models: A Closer Look at Acton Academy

Acton Academy's approach to alternative learning offers a refreshing change from the traditional, one-size-fits-all model.

January 22, 2024

Top 3 things a parent can expect when joining Acton Academy SV

A common question we get is: “What are the main things parents can expect when they join an Acton Academy?”

January 15, 2024

6 Learner Driven Principles at Acton Academy Silicon Valley!

While each Acton Academy community has its own culture and personality, we are bound by the same key principles our founders created.

January 8, 2024

The Learner Driven Approach: How & Why It Works

Why choose the learner driven approach? What does it really mean to be learner driven? What does it look like?

January 1, 2024

The Power of Play: A Parent's Guide to Play-Based Learning

Play-based learning is more than just fun and games; it's a powerful tool for child development.

featured articles

The Key to Raising a Happy Child, by Cory Turner

From scientificamerican.com

The Secret to Raising Smart Kids, by Carol S. Dweck

From spectator.co.uk

Let Children Take Risks, by Lenore Skenazy

From futurism.com

It’s Time to Rethink How We Are Educating Our Children, by Benjamin Stecher

Why Social and Emotional Learning and Employability Skills Should Be Prioritized in Education

From forbes.com

Creating Innovators, by Erica Swallow

From edutopia.org

Lessons Learned From Great Schools Around the World, by Will Minton

A Radical Way of Unleashing a Generation of Geniuses, by Joshua Davis

From scientificamerican.com

The Founder of Khan Academy on How to Blend the Virtual with the Physical, by Salman Khan

recommended books

The Self-Driven Child

By William Stixrud, PhD & Ned Johnson

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

By Carol S. Dweck

A More Beautiful Question

By Warren Berger

Courage to Grow

By Laura Sandefer, co-founder of Acton Academy Austin

Unschooling Rules

By Clark Aldrich (foreword by Jeff Sandefer, co-founder of Acton Academy Austin)

The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything

By Sir Ken Robinson

Lifelong Kindergartener

By Mitchel Resnick

Work Rules!

The One World Schoolhouse: Education Reimagined

Creative Schools: The Grassroots Revolution That's Transforming Education

By Sir Ken Robinson

The Test

By Anya Kamenetz

Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Reframed

By Howard Gardner&nbsp

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