About
Acton Academy is a network of independently owned and operated microschools that follow a shared learner-driven model developed by Jeff and Laura Sandefer. Studios are mixed-age, run by adult guides rather than teachers, and combine adaptive online software for core skills with Socratic discussions and hands-on quests for deeper learning. More than 250 affiliated studios operate worldwide, each setting its own tuition and enrollment policies. While most Acton studios are full-time schools, many serve as a homeschool alternative and some operate on a part-time or hybrid basis. The flagship campus is in Austin.
Signature products
- Acton Hero's Journey
- Acton Learner Studio Model
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