ETHOS (/ēTHäs/):

1) Fundamental guiding principles of an individual, community, or culture as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations

2) Habitual moral character

3) Root word of ‘ethics’

MISSION

We cultivate holistic education through which powerful character is formed, intellect is expanded, and a conscious courageous identity is solidified via self-paced, experiential education in a learner-driven and value-based environment, guided by steadfast principles and strong interpersonal relationships.

VISION

Reviving true education transforms the individual through self-inquiry, self-growth, and subsequently self-awareness of one’s infinite potential. This results in small ripples at first, followed by prodigious waves created in the family, the society, and ultimately, the world.

CORE BELIEFS

We believe children are far more capable than we could ever imagine and can change the world in a profound way.

We believe in cultivating a closely connected family of lifelong learners.

We believe in learning to learn, learning to do, and learning to be.

“Don't limit a child to your own learning, for he was born in another time.”

Tagore

The Origin Story

What they're saying about this model that is revolutionizing education as we know it...

“Montessori meets Silicon Valley”

— Reason Magazine, January 26, 2018

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

— Tom Vander Ark, CEO of Getting Smart, former Executive Director of Education for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

“I was so impressed with [Acton Academy] that I persuaded my husband to move from Honolulu, Hawaii, to the heart of Central Texas so our five young children could enroll.”

— Heather Staker, Coauthor of Blended: Using Disruptive Innovation to Improve Schools

“I’ve visited and studied hundreds of innovative models of schooling over the past decade, and Acton continues to be one of the most promising models…. Acton is a truly inspiring and exceptional school.”

— Bernard Bull, Associate Professor of Education at Concordia University Wisconsin, Author of Etale – Education, Innovation, Experimentation

In The Media

Inc: Inside the Schools That Want to Create the Next Mark Zuckerberg--Starting at Age 5

Forbes: Acton Academy: Socrates' Antidote for Government School Hemlock

Ed Week: 'Micro Schools' Could Be New Competition for Private K-12

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Now this is ‘old school’

Huff Post: The Education Movement You’ve Never Heard Of

Wired: We Should Be Teaching Our Students Like Yoda Taught Luke

Ed Surge: When Edtech Meets Montessori, Kids Rule Edtech

NPR: The Return of the One-Room Schoolhouse

Forbes: Rising Demand for Learner-Driven Education Spurs Acton Academy Growth

Reason: "Micro-Schools" Might Be the Next Big Education Thing

Washington Post: Forget show and tell: These young entrepreneurs aim to show and sell

Heartland: Innovative Micro-Schools help meet demand for education alternatives

Forbes: Acton Academy: Hero Launchpad Goes Global

Parent Map: The 101 on Learner-Driven Education: How Acton Academies enables kids to teach themselves in community

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A Hero's Journey of
Self-Discovery

"To know thyself is the beginning of wisdom."
Socrates

Throughout history, stories of heroes who have relentlessly pursued their life’s purpose have reverberated. Strong character prevailed despite challenges and the core being of these individuals shone bright when opportunities for action and difficult decisions were presented.

Ethos Lions are the architects of today and tomorrow. The challenge is to cultivate their limitless power and set afoot on a journey of self-discovery. We consider it our responsibility to hold up the mirror. We have no doubt that they will see a reflection of power beyond measure.

KNOW THYSELF

Our Promises

We promise through Socratic guiding and experiential learning to encourage each member of our community to:

Begin a Hero’s Journey
Discover precious gifts and a commitment to mastery
Become a curious, independent, life-long learner
Embrace the forging of a strong character