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What if children are far more capable than we imagine?

Acton Studios of Rochester is a single-purpose education program for homeschool families, that launched in 2024 in Rochester, NY.

The Hero's Journey Program is a two-day, learner-driven studio experience—partnering with families to bring the Acton model to life within the homeschool journey.

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“I am confident that any randomly-selected ten-year-old from Acton would have succeeded instantly where at least some MIT graduates failed.”Matt Greenfield, Rethink Education

Acton Studios of Rochester parent community testimonial

“The most amazing outcome at Acton is that young heroes there are genuinely enthralled with learning. Simply said, they LOVE school.”Heather Staker, Ready to Blend

Acton Studios of Rochester parent community testimonial

"Acton Academy is one of the most important education developments in the world."Tom Vander Ark, CEO of Getting Smart

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Experience how Acton's Main campus is transforming education in this documentary.
Acton Studios of Rochester parent community testimonial

“The most amazing outcome at Acton is that young heroes there are genuinely enthralled with learning. Simply said, they LOVE school.”Heather Staker, Ready to Blend

Acton Studios of Rochester parent community testimonial

“I am confident that any randomly-selected ten-year-old from Acton would have succeeded instantly where at least some MIT graduates failed.”Matt Greenfield, Rethink Education

Acton Studios of Rochester parent community testimonial

"Acton Academy is one of the most important education developments in the world."Tom Vander Ark, CEO of Getting Smart

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What makes
Acton Studios of Rochester different?

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Young people doing challenging work at their own pace.
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Collaborating on real-world projects.
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Earning points for effort and badges for mastery.
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Sharing learning in a tightly bound community.
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Using the latest technology to master reading, writing and math.
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On a Hero’s Journey, with challenges, adventures, fellow travelers and guides.
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Learner-driven communities run by heroes-in-the-making

Self-management and self-governance are celebrated daily by learners who use 21st Century skills to tackle real world projects, inspired by classic heroes in a tightly bound community with extremely high standards.

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The Hero's Journey

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Learn more about how Acton Academy turns learning upside down.
"A remarkable book that captures the powerful journeys of Acton Academy’s founders, students, parent community, and — I hope — the future of education around the globe. Any school, whether traditional or innovative, will gain insights from this magical place.”
Ted Dintersmith
Education Author, Film Producer, and Philanthropist
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Our Mission

We believe each person who enters our doors deserves to find a calling and change the world.

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"I would never have believed children could learn so much from each other...
until I saw it with my own eyes. The lessons of self-management and self-governance have prepared our fifth-grade daughter to be a lifelong learner.”
Parent, Elementary Studio

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P.O. Box 1058 Fairport, NY 14450
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Hi, I'm Melissa

I'm co-founder and director of program at Acton Studios of Rochester.

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