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...
Session 5, Week 4 A quick search will pull up big figures associated with the motivation market. There is no end to speakers and products to help motivate and inspire us adults. Part of a learner driven community is simply an experiment in the motivation of young...
Session 5, Week 3 At exactly 9:40 Wednesday morning I took a walk through the Middle School, the Fire Studio and the Spark Studio. As I completed my walk and went back to my work, I felt euphoric. In all three studios I witnessed the same thing. Heroes choosing to be...
