Session 6, Week 3 One day afterschool some Fire Studio heroes were trying to understand the difference between a guide and a teacher. Some didn’t even know what a lecture was. A teacher lecturing is like a parent spoon feeding a child. The parent decides what makes it...
Session 6, Week 2 Research suggests that a common human need is not to be agreed with, but simply to be heard. At CHOICE we focus daily on finding and sharing our voice. Heroes have diverse opportunities every day to be heard. And yet, sometimes they still don’t...
Session 6, Week 1 Welcome Session 6 and Spring! The arrival of both together brings new questions, explorations, quests, challenges, outdoor fun, energy and excitement! (jump to Fire Studio) (jump to MS Studio) In the Spark Studio this session we will be exploring...
Session 5, Week 6 Every type of school has its own term or quarter or session. Every term, quarter or session has its own traditions at the end, typically tests and finals. CHOICE (and Acton’s at large) are no different. However, instead of tests and finals, we...
Session 5, Week 5 Two months ago Marcus came in and shared his passion with the heroes (voice impersonations). He asked who had a passion that they wanted to share. The heroes formed themselves into similar interest groups and began brainstorming. The Middle School...
