In my last blog post I wrote about the exhibition of learning, and I’d like to continue on the theme of how to see evidence of learning here by reviewing the recent Children’s Business Fair. This event is open to public attendance and booths can …
Exhibitions of Learning
For this blog post, I’d like to turn the attention away from my family and towards the entire tribe (or school in the traditional parlance). I’d like to do this by focusing on the Exhibition of Learning which takes place at the end of each …
How to glean insights into our children’s journey at E.S.T.E.A.M
In my last blog post I talked about tracking my daughter’s progress largely through “soft skills” (although we should probably be referring to them as “essential skills”.) I’d like to pick up where I left off and speak more about how to glean insights into …
We did it everyone, session one is in the bag! So… what did we do exactly?
We did it, everyone, session one is in the bag! So… what did we do exactly? What has my child learned, and what comes next? As the father of a five-year-old in Discovery, I’m very happy with what I have seen from my daughter this …
A mild crisis of faith!
While we haven’t officially started the school year, I’ve been continuing my personal journey with E.S.T.E.A.M. I’ve tried to jump into the culture by literally getting my hands dirty. Going to the school to help clean up and organize has allowed me to get to …
The Journey Begins! A Parent’s first Year at E.S.T.E.A.M Academy
You’ve read books and articles about disruptive education. You’ve watched Ted talks, inspirational videos, and documentaries. You’ve researched homeschooling and alternative schools, and at long last you’ve found the Acton model and are ready to start your journey. Now what? The truth is I don’t …
Curriculum at Acton Academy
Taken from Acton Academy Austin: June 30, 2014 Core Skills, Quest by Jeff Sanderfer Often the curriculum at Acton Academy seems confusing; especially with so many Eagles pursuing independent learning plans. Below are four principles that form the foundation for our curriculum. Holding firmly to these makes sure …
Freedom and Structure: A Synchronous Pair at Acton
[This is a Re-Post from the Acton Academy Parent’s Blog] Some people confuse freedom with a lack of structure and rigor. Acton Academy is a perfect antidote to this thinking. Our learning community, well-known for loving and protecting freedom, is grounded in structural cornerstones that protect the consistency …