Am 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...
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ROA team
- Apr 1, 2022
- 2 min
Exhibition of Learning
We celebrated 🎉 our Learners and all the young humans at all the other Acton schools worldwide, hosting guests at their exhibitions this...
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ROA team
- Mar 21, 2022
- 3 min
Courage to Fail
When our child receives an achievement or recognition for their knowledge or performance, our hearts burst with pride and joy due to the...
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- Mar 14, 2022
- 1 min
Making 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!...
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ROA team
- Mar 2, 2022
- 2 min
Pursuit of Joy
One of the founding principles of any democracy is the freedom to pursue happiness. Each person has the opportunity to choose their own...
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ROA team
- Mar 1, 2022
- 3 min
Parenting Authority
To prime your pump for the coming months, I wanted to share information on parenting styles from the field of psychology and human...
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ROA team
- Feb 28, 2022
- 2 min
What Does Socratic Mean?
What does it mean to be Socratic? You may be surprised. What if we told you it means to live with a burning sense of curiosity? To be...
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ROA team
- Feb 17, 2022
- 2 min
Camper or Climber?
Camping and climbing are both outdoor experiences. But that's where their similarities end. Campers generally work hard, apply...
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ROA team
- Feb 13, 2022
- 2 min
The Gift of Feedback
We believe in feedback. In fact, we love feedback on almost everything. We send session surveys to each family, Acton network quarterly...
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ROA team
- Jan 31, 2022
- 5 min
What’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...
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ROA team
- Jan 31, 2022
- 2 min
Denying the Treasure
There is no short-cut on the Hero’s Journey. No social media filter will make it look rosy, cozy or scrumptious. And Siri or Alexa will...
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ROA team
- Jan 27, 2022
- 2 min
Trust
“Children are human beings to whom respect is due, superior to us by reason of their innocence and of the greater possibilities of their...
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ROA team
- Jan 11, 2022
- 2 min
To 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...
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ROA team
- Dec 8, 2021
- 3 min
Colonial River Oak
Experiential Learning is a priority at River Oak Academy. This week we turned learning upside down as we went back to colonial times....
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ROA team
- Nov 18, 2021
- 5 min
Robots, 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...
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ROA team
- Nov 12, 2021
- 3 min
Veterans Day at ROA
While most students are off school for Veterans Day, our learners were at school having powerful conversations about the military...
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ROA team
- Oct 7, 2021
- 2 min
Building Our Tribe
We kicked off the year with over 30 challenges in session one. Our young Heroes are working hard along their hero's journey ! The...
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ROA team
- Sep 3, 2021
- 2 min
Is joy created or found?
We are excited to head back to school! Our overarching question for the 2021-2022 school year is: Is joy created or found? What's new...
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ROA team
- Jun 28, 2021
- 3 min
Summer Session
While the school year is over, summer session is in full swing and our young heroes are having the time of their lives. River Oak Academy...
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ROA team
- Jun 10, 2021
- 3 min
Transitioning to Middle School
Starting middle school is a huge step. With it comes many new challenges. The 2020-2021 school year will be the inaugural year for middle...
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