Welcome to the Acton Central Blog. Here, we explore the power of alternative education and how the Acton Academy model fosters independent thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning. Whether you're a parent seeking a school in Calgary with alearner-driven approach or simply curious about modern education trends, you'll find valuable insights, tips, and stories here. Discover how we equip young heroes withreal-world skills, self-directed learning, and a strong sense of purpose. Browse our latest posts below and see why Acton Central is redefining education in Calgary.
July 4, 2025
Applying experiential learning methods can build your child's confidence and thinking skills. At Acton Academy we lean into this learning style daily. Excerpt: Students ask questions, experiment with solutions, and learn from their mistakes. This isn't chaos—it's experiential learning in action. But what is experiential learning exactly, and why does it work so well for young minds?
June 24, 2025
Knowing when to enroll in kindergarten can affect your child for their entire time in school. Here we discuss the options available to your family.
May 13, 2025
Understand how we apply Montessori methods to Acton Academy's educational models so we can guide your child’s academic growth.
May 13, 2025
See how we embrace homeschooling methods with alternative education to give learners the best of both worlds while surpassing traditional education models.
We believe that learning to do, learning to be, and learning to learn are more important than memorization.
