Middle School Studio

ages 11-15

Develop excellence, work hard, foster practical skills and adventure into the world

Young people in the Middle School studio begin to embark into the real world, with the thrilling opportunities and responsibility that come with it, including apprenticeships each year with heroes in the community. As young people grow into adolescence, their impact multiplies. Now, projects have real clients, skills are developed with rigor, and discussions embrace a new maturity. Middle School studio offers a higher level of freedom, as well as a safe place to test your limits, failing early, cheaply and often.

Acton founder Jeff Sandefer with Dr. Jordan Peterson

TED: Let’s Teach For Mastery — Not Test Scores

A Day in the Life of Acton Students

Your Children Are Schooled to Be Factory Workers

TED: Do schools kill creativy

A MUST Watch Interview With Laura Sandefer