ROA team1 day ago3 minIs Handwork Necessary in School? Parents often worry that if all these beautiful materials and activities are made available all the time, the children will do nothing...
ROA teamJun 51 minChildren Creating their own Learning EnvironmentWe are at our most inventive and creative when we're allowed to construct, manipulate, and play with our environments, yet modern society...
ROA teamMay 262 minIs Going to College a must?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...
ROA teamMay 201 minBadges of Heavy Duty LearningIf you’re already an ROA parent, then you know that our “curriculum” is notably different than what most of us experienced when we were...
ROA teamMay 162 minControl or AcceptanceWe had a total lunar eclipse last night which will not happen again for another 18 years. Astronomical occurrences like this are few and...
ROA teamMay 92 min“What are the main things parents can expect when they join River Oak?”1) A Contract. We are a community grounded in promises to each other. During the application process, you have opportunities to review...
ROA teamApr 122 minLet children plant their own gardenAs we wrap up our gardening quest, after witnessing the slow but complex process of germination of each seed, from planting to its first...
ROA teamApr 82 minAm I meant to be here? Do I even want to be here? 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...
ROA teamApr 12 minExhibition of LearningWe celebrated 🎉 our Learners and all the young humans at all the other Acton schools worldwide, hosting guests at their exhibitions this...
ROA teamMar 213 minCourage to FailWhen our child receives an achievement or recognition for their knowledge or performance, our hearts burst with pride and joy due to the...
kindermusikbydinahMar 141 minMaking Magic & Moving Mountains 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!...
ROA teamMar 32 minPursuit of JoyOne of the founding principles of any democracy is the freedom to pursue happiness. Each person has the opportunity to choose their own...
ROA teamFeb 172 minCamper or Climber?Camping and climbing are both outdoor experiences. But that's where their similarities end. Campers generally work hard, apply...
ROA teamJan 315 minWhat’s missing?A friend and colleague had shared with us a story from their affiliate school, The Humanist Academy, about one of their most enthusiastic...
ROA teamJan 272 minTrust“Children are human beings to whom respect is due, superior to us by reason of their innocence and of the greater possibilities of their...
ROA teamJan 112 minTo know or how to know, that is the question.Learning is such a complicated process. It takes auditory and visual skills. It takes attention, focus, memory and organization. Each...
ROA teamDec 8, 20213 minColonial River OakExperiential Learning is a priority at River Oak Academy. This week we turned learning upside down as we went back to colonial times....
ROA teamNov 19, 20215 minRobots, Asia, Heroes, Oh My!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...
ROA teamNov 12, 20213 minVeterans Day at ROAWhile most students are off school for Veterans Day, our learners were at school having powerful conversations about the military...
ROA teamOct 7, 20212 minBuilding Our TribeWe kicked off the year with over 30 challenges in session one. Our young Heroes are working hard along their hero's journey ! The...