What if children are far more capable than we imagine?

The Ethos School is an innovative Pre-K through 8th grade school that launched in 2022 in Cary, North Carolina.

"I am confident that any randomly-selected ten-year-old from Acton Academy would have succeeded instantly where at least some MIT graduates failed."

Matt Greenfield, Rethink Education

"The most amazing outcome at Acton Academy is that young heroes there are genuinely enthralled with learning. Simply said, they LOVE school."

Heather Staker, Ready to Blend

"Acton Academy is one of the most important education developments in the world."

Tom Vander Ark, CEO of Getting Smart

"This is the kind of school I wished I had as a kid, to grow up super entrepreneurial."

Gary Vaynerchuk, Entrepreneur

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Experience how we're transforming education in this documentary.

What makes The Ethos School different?

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Young people doing challenging work at their own pace.

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Collaborating on real-world projects.

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Earning points for effort and badges for mastery.

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Sharing learning in a tightly bound community.

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Using the latest technology to master reading, writing, and math.

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On a Hero's Journey, with challenges, adventures, fellow travelers, and guides.

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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.

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The Hero's Journey

Learn more about how The Ethos School turns learning upside down.

A remarkable book that captures the powerful journeys of The Ethos School's founders, students, parent community, and — I hope — the future of education around the globe. Any school, whether traditional or innovative, will gain insights from this magical place.

Ted Dintersmith

Education Author, Film Producer, and Philanthropist.