What if children are far more capable than we imagine?
Hero Schoolhouse is an innovative, learner-driven school where young people can find their calling and change the world. Launching September 2026 in New Bloomfield, PA for ages 4-7.
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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
"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 Academy is one of the most important education developments in the world."Tom Vander Ark, CEO of Getting Smart
"This is the kind of school I wished I had as a kid, to grow up super entrepreneurial."Gary Vaynerchuk, Entrepreneur
Experience how we're transforming education in this documentary.
What makes Hero Schoolhouse: An Acton Academy 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.
The Spark Studio
The Discovery Studio
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
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.
I would never have believed children could learn so much from each other...
Until I saw it with my own eyes. Our daughter started in Spark at age 4, and the lessons of self-management and collaboration have set her up to be a lifelong learner.
Parent, Spark Studio