Acton Academy Concord - Edu (CA)

5 /5 David Scharper: My son has thrived with the Acton program for the past 2 years. He has grown so much as an individual and critical thinker. He doesnt look to adults for questions or approval, hes learned to seek help from his peers. He has accomplished so much academically as well, but it takes work - its not an "everybody gets a participation ribbon" kind of place, lots to EARN, knowledgeable Guides who care deeply. Flexibie seating, real-world experiences, and the ability to work remotely while traveling or to just take a break. Its been great for us.

5 /5 Erika Urbanski: Acton Academy Concord has been a game changer for my childs learning experience. The balance of core work, the ability to exceed and focus on subjects hes wanting to pursue beyond what is offered in traditional school settings, and to work at a pace that allows for true learning comprehension is just the beginning. What my son has gained from learning to advocate for himself, the focus on growth mindset, and collaborative work with his peers is the cherry on top. His maturity, independence, communication skills and drive to set goals, follow through while learning from mistakes and accepting challenges is what makes this school invaluable.

5 /5 Alison Newlin: I cannot say enough about Acton Academy Concord! My two boys have been there for almost 3 years. I am a public school teacher and had a hard time pulling my boys from my school, but it was the best decision my husband and I ever made!! My oldest was hanging on by a thread and then COVID hit and spiraled down in academics. In 2.5 years he has moved up 5 levels in reading! With a small class size and no pressure of homework, he has learned he can do hard things! My youngest was in K when COVID hit. We moved him mid second grade. AAC’s environment has allowed him to learn how to be a student and self motivator. We are so proud of the growth we have seen in them! Both my boys are thriving in this small school environment where they get to focus on their learning and growth mindset! We love AAC!

5 /5 Yang Scharper: Im a Guide here, but after experiencing Acton first-hand and witnessing the growth and magic happening here, I moved my then-9 year old son from a prestigious private school to AAC (he is 11.5 now). This is what Ive experienced as a PARENT, because I am a parent first. Academically, he is thriving. Socially, he is growing. He is not set up to always succeed, he is experiencing micro-failures, learning social skills, practicing the proper use of consent, learning that everyone is different - things they dont "teach" you in a conventional school. He is managing his own time, and on what it should be spent on. This system is created by the learners, its not a one-size-fits-all environment. Accountability is KEY. Love the Acton philosophy - lets encourage critical thinking and learn from mistakes, and not always rely on an authoratative adult to make decisions for you.