At Acton ELI, Every Child Is A Genius
Take a look in any Acton Academy literature and you’ll quickly see that the adults in the studio are encouraged to see the genius within each child. And each child…
Category Words From The Guides
Starting Small, Growing Slowly & Being Selective
Our studio, currently, is a very small one. With three learners to be exact. There are great benefits to such a small and tight-knit group and there are some days…
Our First Ever Spark Studio Exhibition: A Reflection
Studio Exhibitions are one of the cornerstones of the Acton Academy model. Exhibitions are a chance for the learners to showcase the projects, skills, or systems they’ve been working on.…
The Art of “Stepping Back”: Why It’s Hard and Why It’s Actually Working
Every month I get to participate in a meeting with other guides and owners of Acton Academies in the Northeast. While the meetings are quite focused, there is always time…
Why Guides Don’t Answer Questions
Guides not answering questions is an integral part of the Acton Academy model. But it doesn’t mean it’s easy. If you look at the Acton Academy in Austin that has…
The “Don’t Say Good Job” Challenge
And why it’s so hard, and so necessary. I’ve been recapping each of these first few days of school with Miss Cathy. Sometimes it’s a quick 10 minute conversation, and…