Parents often worry that if all these beautiful materials and activities are made available all the time, the children will do nothing...

We are at our most inventive and creative when we're allowed to construct, manipulate, and play with our environments, yet modern society...

If I had been asked that question 10 years ago and prior, I would have said “YES, by all means!”How can anyone have a good future without...

If you’re already an ROA parent, then you know that our “curriculum” is notably different than what most of us experienced when we were...

We had a total lunar eclipse last night which will not happen again for another 18 years. Astronomical occurrences like this are few and...

1) A Contract. We are a community grounded in promises to each other. During the application process, you have opportunities to review...

As we wrap up our gardening quest, after witnessing the slow but complex process of germination of each seed, from planting to its first...

The hero’s journey begins with hearing a call to action… and then possibly refusing it. We often see new learners, in the beginning of...

We celebrated 🎉 our Learners and all the young humans at all the other Acton schools worldwide, hosting guests at their exhibitions this...

When our child receives an achievement or recognition for their knowledge or performance, our hearts burst with pride and joy due to the...

Upon entering River Oak Academy, there is something special in the air... it’s a mix of excitement, confidence, and joy to say the least!...

One of the founding principles of any democracy is the freedom to pursue happiness. Each person has the opportunity to choose their own...

Camping and climbing are both outdoor experiences. But that's where their similarities end. Campers generally work hard, apply...

A friend and colleague had shared with us a story from their affiliate school, The Humanist Academy, about one of their most enthusiastic...

“Children are human beings to whom respect is due, superior to us by reason of their innocence and of the greater possibilities of their...

Learning is such a complicated process. It takes auditory and visual skills. It takes attention, focus, memory and organization. Each...

Experiential Learning is a priority at River Oak Academy. This week we turned learning upside down as we went back to colonial times....

Why go to River Oak Academy? Because you get to play with robots, taste test foods from Asia, and make contact with your heroes. The word...

While most students are off school for Veterans Day, our learners were at school having powerful conversations about the military...

We kicked off the year with over 30 challenges in session one. Our young Heroes are working hard along their hero's journey ! The...