A child's readiness for a self-directed learning environment is not a given. It takes a village. Harvard's Dr. Ronald Ferguson has an excellent list of research-based tips for high-achievement parenting:
As school founders and parents, we're constantly asking, "How does deep and enduring learning best occur?" To address this question at The Forest School: An Acton Academy, we've embraced 10 key beliefs about learning and development. They are...
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One month ago today, we announced the The Forest School mission to guide children (grades 1-12) to find their calling and change the world. We've truly been blown away by the interest and excitement about bringing this innovative learning model to Georgia...
The AJC posted an article today that Tyler wrote. Check it out: Everything changes when you ask students: How did your work help someone else?
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A bit of great news about the school—We've recently solidified a few key partnerships that will help us in our founding years. Our collaborators include Pinewood Atlanta Studios, MENTOR Georgia, Transcend, and more. You can read about all of our partnerships at the bottom of our home page.
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This Fall 2018, we are thrilled to launch a new school in south metro Atlanta—The Forest School: An Acton Academy.
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