Education Reimagined
Forget the educational paradigm you've known all your life. We're reinventing education, and your family can be a part of it.
A 21st century approach to education in the Princeton, NJ area.
We offer a truly different approach to school. Supported by the latest in technology and cognitive science, we move beyond the traditional tools of lectures, homework, high-stakes tests, and grades.
At Acton Academy Princeton, our students learn in collaborative classrooms of multi-age learners. Our flexible approach challenges each student with their own differentiated learning plan and inspires them through real-world projects and experiences.
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At Acton Academy Princeton, we believe that learning to do, learning to be, and learning to learn are more important than memorization alone – learning to know.
What Makes Acton Academy Princeton Different?
Traditional School
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Teachers lecture and work to
“fill the students” with knowledge -
Success measured by grades
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Standardized tests and rote memorization
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Assembly line organization
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Early 20th century teaching methods
Acton Academy Princeton
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Collaborative work environment with mix age studios
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Real world skills developed through project based learning and socratic discussions
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Set and achieve individualized goals
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Student-led learning, with the support of a socratic guide (teacher)
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21st century technologies to allow for self-paced learning
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Everyday our learners embark on their hero’s journey
“Our daughter is absolutely thriving at Acton Academy. She is taking ownership over her education - learning how to
prioritize, focus, and accomplish goals. We couldn't be happier with the education, community, and values of Acton
Academy.”
