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An Acton Academy
Welcoming our Middle School Guide—Caleb Collier—to The Forest School team!
Welcoming our Middle School Guide—Caleb Collier—to The Forest School team!

We are thrilled to announce that Caleb Collier will be Founding Middle School Guide at The Forest School! 

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Tyler ThigpenMarch 5, 2018
How to prepare your child for The Forest School
How to prepare your child for The Forest School

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:

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    Tyler ThigpenFebruary 28, 2018
    Our 10 key beliefs about learning (and the research behind them)
    Our 10 key beliefs about learning (and the research behind them)

    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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    Tyler ThigpenFebruary 24, 2018
    Thank you, we're blown away...
    Thank you, we're blown away...

    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...

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      Tyler ThigpenFebruary 10, 2018
      How did your work help someone else?
      How did your work help someone else?

      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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      Guest UserJanuary 29, 2018
      Quick Progress Update about The Forest School
      Quick Progress Update about The Forest School

      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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      Tyler ThigpenJanuary 27, 2018
      A new adventure + We're hiring!
      A new adventure + We're hiring!

      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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      Tyler ThigpenJanuary 6, 2018The Forest School
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