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Every child has passions, gifts, and purpose to discover as they grow up. Why make them wait until 18 to start pursuing them? Follow along on the journey as we bring Acton Academy to Richmond, VA!

Equipping young heros to find their calling and change the world

an innovative approach to education

    If you’re asking, “Is Acton Academy a good school for my child?” you’re not alone. Every parent who finds Acton for the first time goes through the same cycle: you read about it, think it sounds genuinely different, then spend the next week wondering whether it actually delivers or just looks better on paper than […]

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    Parents

    Is Acton Academy Right for Your Family: A Parent’s Guide

    We're Joe, Emily, Katelyn and Michael and we’ve decided to do school “differently” for our children and other children in our community!  

    WELCOME

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    We didn’t grow up with an understanding of what Socratic Learning was. It wasn’t until we found ACTON that we fully dove into embracing the Socratic way of learning and living that we came to realize the power of socratic learning!

    The Power of Socratic Learning

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    It’s still a work in progress and we’re doing all the steps to get Goochland county to allow us to serve learners here but it’s coming together and we are tired of keeping this property a secret!

    School Launch

    Meet the Studio Series

    Acton Academy West End Studio Space
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    Let’s talk BADGES! We often get asked when talking to parents “So, how is mastery measured if there aren’t any tests?”…. And that’s a GREAT question!

    Intro to the Badge System

    Learning Design
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    Do you find yourself questioning doing education differently in a post-pandemic world? We know what this feels like. It’s the beginning of a turning point. You’ll either start researching and pushing yourself to find answers or you’ll discover that you’re okay with the way it is.

    To The Parents Who

    Worry About Doing It Differently

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