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...

To prime your pump for the coming months, I wanted to share information on parenting styles from the field of psychology and human...

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...

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

We believe in feedback. In fact, we love feedback on almost everything. We send session surveys to each family, Acton network quarterly...

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

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...

“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...

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...

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...

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...

As Memorial Day approaches, a day Americans remember and honor those warriors who have given their lives defending and protecting our...

Every elementary school Learner at River Oak Academy has heard and knows the difference between growth mindset and fixed mindset. Having...