Apr 24, 2023
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...
Apr 17, 2023
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...
Apr 3, 2023
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...
Mar 27, 2023
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...
Mar 20, 2023
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...
Mar 13, 2023
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...