Week #24 and Profound Respect
Have you ever heard this story? It’s about a group of people who were waiting for their tribe’s chosen one. One day, they are...
Week #23 and Preparing the Land
This week was all about preparing the land, both literally and metaphorically.
Literally, it was all hands on deck for the ...
Week #22 and Excellence Standards
“How you do anything is how you do everything” is the way we roll at Acton. We use a system for excellence standards that mee...
Week #21 and What a Parent Can Expect When Joining
We are often asked, “What will it be like when we join?” Customizing Laura’s recent post about the top three that things to e...
Week #20 and Court
When our Elementary learners have an unresolvable disagreement, they take it to a simple court. The jury of learners listens ...
Week #19 and Finding Their Unique Gifts
At Acton, apples are a big deal (notice the apple on the cover of Courage to Grow). Regularly, we bring out a bowl and and ta...