Podcast: Eliminating the “Because I Said So” in Education

Have you listened to the podcast?

Kerry McDonald of the LiberatED podcast, interviews Frank Farro, cofounder, along with his wife Natalie, of Acton Academy North Broward, in Coral Springs, Florida.

Acton Academy is a popular, and fast-growing global network of learner-driven microschools, now encompassing more than 300 independently owned and operated Acton-affiliated schools, including Acton Academy Madison West.

A School for the 21st Century

Latest News, videos & updates from Acton Academy

Discovery Studio, Year 3, Session 2, Week 9

The Discovery heroes continued with their marine science quest this week! First, they examined a couple of real fish specimens. The heroes were fascinated by their scales and eyes. The next day, they explored marine food webs. Some were surprised to learn that humans are at the top of the marine food web, and explored Read more…

Spark Studio, Year 3, Session 2, Week 9

This week’s focus was growth mindset. We explored questions like are you born smart or do you get smarter with hard work? We also discussed the word “yet” and explored how powerful it can be when we encounter a challenge, as in “I can’t do this……YET.” We’ve continued to explore weather through books and activities. Read more…

Discovery Studio, Year 3, Session 2, Week 8

This week, our Discovery heroes dove even deeper into the mysteries of the ocean with an exciting project on light and how it transforms underwater. They started by cutting out deep sea glasses and taping them onto file folders. Next, they taped blue film over the eye holes, allowing the glasses to filter light similarly Read more…