What if children are far more capable than we imagine?
Acton Academy is an innovative Pre-K through 6th Grade School in Burley, Idaho. We're reinventing education, and your family can be a part of it!
Learner-driven communities run by heroes-in-the-making
Self-management and self-governance are celebrated daily by learners who use 21st Century skills to tackle real world projects, inspired by classic heroes in a tightly bound community with extremely high standards.
Nature Based Learning
Increasing evidence suggests that access to nature and green space provides children with a myriad of cognitive, emotional, and physical benefits, such as increased ability to concentrate, improved academic performance, reduced stress and aggression levels, and reduced risk of obesity. This evidence inspired our policy to allow the Learners to choose their own learning environment.
Montessori
Montessori promotes leadership, empathy, responsibility, self-discipline, independence, adaptability, resilience and a curiosity for lifelong learning. Children and adolescents have an innate interest in the world around them. It is through their natural curiosity that they develop themselves. Fun Fact: some of the greatest tech innovators came from a Montessori education background, including inventors of Facebook, Google and Amazon!
Self Paced
The benefits of self-paced learning include increased flexibility, autonomy, and improved time management skills. By having the ability to work at their own pace, students can take the time they need to understand the material and complete their assignments. We also utilize a mastery-based curriculum to ensure that everyone understands the subject before moving on. This can lead to increased confidence and self-direction.