
The Forest School: An Acton Academy
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Helping young people flourish through learner-driven tech, Socratic discussions, apprenticeships, & hands-on quests in a diverse, character forging community
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Why do we as parents (myself included) sometimes think our children need saving from tough challenges? My new article addresses this. linkedin.com/pulse/9-ways-s… The Forest School: An Acton Academy


Are you a school leader looking to cultivate a transformational, learner-centered education environment? Caleb Collier and I have a few spots left in this cohort to kick off 2025! selfdirect.school/events/springc…

Over the moon our co-founders' Caleb Collier Tyler S. Thigpen Brittney & Amber book continues to resonate at #5 on Amazon. We resonate, too! amazon.com/Playbook-Self-…






Registration is OPEN! Join us for the Learner-Centered Microschool Accelerator Apr 26-28 ✅ Learn from top experts ✅ Get hands-on coaching ✅ Observe The Forest School: An Acton Academy in action 🎟️ Limited spots! selfdirect.school/accelerator #Microschools #LearnerCentered #EducationReform


Can students truly master math in a self-directed environment? Our latest research says YES. Caleb Collier, Trey Lackey, and I explored how young people The Forest School: An Acton Academy develop math mastery by cultivating mindsets and strategies. Read more: selfdirect.school/resources/how-…

Shout out to the young people making strong choices on their math learning gettingsmart.com/2025/03/20/bre… Getting Smart

The Forest School: An Acton Academy Getting Smart Great piece, an important direction to continue developing and researching.

How our high schoolers are using AI via Tyler S. Thigpen linkedin.com/pulse/teens-li…


I'm hiring an Elementary Guide (our term for teacher) for The Forest School: An Acton Academy for next school year. Know an A+ candidate? Details and app link: docs.google.com/document/d/1-0…


Forest Online now offers Independent Experience designed for homeschoolers & worldschoolers who want flexibility & respected diploma. Credential real-life learning, design your courses, & get expert review w/out daily Zooms. Learn your way, on your time. online.theforest.school/open-houses



Transforming Teaching: Mindsets That Move Us From Control to Agency gettingsmart.com/2025/07/29/tra… via Getting Smart Tyler S. Thigpen
