Acton Academy Northwest Austin

When we're working up to a big event, presentation, or even meeting, we're working out way to a final showdown. What does this look like for you right now? What is important to you as you reach these exciting or scary conclusions to a journey? #AANWA #NitSBonus #FinalShowdown

The Carpenter and the Gardener contrasts parenting styles, advocating for a flexible, nurturing approach that fosters children's growth over rigid shaping. Click the link below to read more about why we love this book! #AANWA #BookRec #CarpenterAndGardener

Come and listen as Angela and one of our rock-star parents have a deep and insightful conversation about what it means to be an Acton parent and how the book The Carpenter and the Gardener relate to that! Link in the comments! #AAWNA #AANWAParent #NitS #CarpenterAndGardener

The Road of Trials is something that all of us have for sure faced in its many forms throughout our journeys. Gather around and listen as we discuss how to know you're in the thick of it and how to potentially face them. #AANWA #NitSBonus #RoadOfTrials #HerosJourney

The Whole-Brain Child offers strategies to nurture kids' emotional and intellectual growth by integrating their brain's left, right, and higher functions. Learn more about why we recommend this book at the link below! #AANWA #WholeBrainChild #BookRec

To close out on the week, we're taking a look at something that is probably on a lot of minds recently, where does AI belong in education. Click the link below to read or listen more and weigh in on the topic in the comments! #AAWNA #AILearning #NitS

"It’s little wonder that Acton learners think clearly, make good decisions; develop powerful habits and forge character and community. That’s what they do every day, as steel sharpens steel." #AANWA #ParentToolshed #LearnToBe #LearnToDo #LearnToLearn

"Learning to be" is such an important end goal for our littles! It is a huge focus of what we do here at #AANWA on a daily basis! Click through in the comments to read more in Courage to Grow! #LearnToBe #CourageToGrow

Its always great to see real world examples of where our learners are headed! Congrats @The Humanist Academy and their Launchpad graduate! #AANWA #THA #LaunchpadGraduation

In today's episode we take a moment to talk about and honor those who come alongside us during our hero's journey. Tag and take time to thank someone in the comments who has been an ally in your journey! #AANWA #NitS #HerosJourney #AlliesAndHelpers