This past session may have been brief, but it was filled with joy, focus, and meaningful moments. Over three festive weeks, our Eagles from Sparks in K–2 through to our LaunchPad high school learners leaned into seasonal celebrations with enthusiasm and purpose. The studios were alive with creativity, collaboration, and a shared excitement as learners prepared to showcase their work. Now, as our Eagles enjoy a well-earned two-week break, we invite you to reflect on the moment

Session 2 was a long and transformative session! Over seven weeks, our Eagles have shown remarkable perseverance through complex challenges, deepened their independence as learners, and strengthened the bonds that make our community so special. They've embraced curiosity with open hearts, supported one another through both planned adventures and unexpected surprises, and demonstrated the kind of courage and collaboration that defines what it means to be a hero. Now, as we hea

Imagine a classroom buzzing with energy, where students don’t just sit and listen but actively engage, share ideas, and build knowledge together. That’s the magic of a collaborative classroom! It’s a place where learning becomes a shared adventure, and every voice matters. I’ve seen firsthand how this approach transforms education, making it more exciting, meaningful, and effective. Let’s dive into why embracing a collaborative classroom can be a game-changer for young learne

As we wrap up an incredible first session of the school year, we want to take the time to celebrate the hard work, growth, and energy our...

What a wonderful year it has been with the Acton Eagles! Session 7 brought on many periods of reflection and celebratory events as the...

Session 6 was filled with excitement for Eagles! From enjoying new studio arrangements, to pulling off the Children's Business Fair, to...

Eagles spread their wings and reached new heights in Session 5! Engaging in an entrepreneurial mindset, learners began planning out their...

Eagles soared in Session 4! Learners were part of a volunteer service project in our greater community, joining Kids Against Hunger to...

Eagles enjoyed a wonderful Session 3! Learners participated in a community service project of making No-Sew blankets to donate to local...

As the Eagles progressed through Session 2, they embraced new challenges, pushing themselves to achieve higher goals while enjoying the...

Throughout my experience as a culinary guide for Acton Academy, I have seen how cooking functions as a uniquely interdisciplinary learning environment that supports academic, cognitive, social, and emotional development. Cooking tasks require children to measure, time, and sequence steps, strengthening mathematical reasoning and logical thinking. Following multi-step recipes enhances attention, working memory, and the ability to adjust when unexpected challenges arise. When s

For the past five years, I have had the joy of running cooking classes with kids, an experience that taught me that the kitchen develops skills they can apply to their hero’s journey. What started as simple daily lessons has grown into an experience you can’t replicate in a traditional classroom.  In these lessons, I guided groups of young chefs through new recipes, teaching them basic cooking skills such as whisking, the art of cracking eggs, and how to plate an array of div

As we embark on a new school year at Acton Academy East Bay, we're filled with excitement and anticipation for the journey ahead. Our...

Hello! My name is Davis, and I attended Acton Academy from 2015 to 2022. The project-based education approach of Acton made a lifelong impression on me, and I carried these values forward to my high school studies. I’d like to share with you a significant experiential learning activity which I did, and I hope it will inspire you to consider finding a similar experience for yourself or your teenage child.  In summer 2024, I partnered with Ecology Project International in the

Session 7 was packed with events, adventure, and fun for our Eagles. From field trips to the Aquarium of the Bay and the San Francisco...

Session 6 was packed full of events, activities, and fun for our Eagles. From the Middle School traveling to Washington DC to our 7th...

Our Eagles had a wonderful Session 5 filled with writing, creativity, educational simulations, and business-building challenges. It was...

Happy New Year from Acton Academy East Bay! Our Eagles enjoyed an engaging session filled with academic inquiry and hands-on learning....

Happy Holidays from Acton Academy East Bay! We have truly enjoyed the holiday festivities here, and our Eagles had a wonderful Session 3...

Happy Autumn! We had such an excellent Session 2 filled with fun fall celebrations, hands-on projects, and a lot of exciting things,...