Dear Visionary Parent;
Have you ever paused (like I do) and seriously wondered , "Am I genuinely setting my child up to thrive—or are they just going to scrape by as the world changes faster than they can adapt?"
As parents, this question can feel urgent beneath the daily demands of life. Many schools understandably prioritize academic rigor and the race toward college acceptances, while others focus mainly on navigating the complexities of turbulent teenage years. The “cool schools” add in all these cool activities too. These are worthwhile goals, but perhaps you've felt something deeper and more essential was still missing.
At Acton Academy Fort Lauderdale, we’ve chosen a distinctly different path. Our guiding question resonates deeply with parents like you: "How will I know at the end of my life that I’ve raised children who make their own lives worth living?"
This isn’t about judging or comparing schools—it's about clarity of purpose. If you want something different, you have to shoot at a different target.
Acton intentionally places character, resilience, and purposeful living at the core of everything we do. We believe learning isn't merely about traditional benchmarks (learning to know); it's about empowering your child to become a lifelong learner (learning to learn), fueled by curiosity and courageously tackling meaningful challenges (learning to do and to be).
Imagine your child engaging in daily quests and deep discussions exploring life's ethical challenges, building personal responsibility and compassion. We are focused on helping our learners find the grit and adaptability required to thrive in a future still being invented. This isn't just an aspiration—it's already unfolding within Actons all around the World.
Consider this for a moment:
- Beyond grades and college acceptances, what truly matters to you (after or aside from a college degree) when you imagine your child's future?
- How would YOU define a life well-lived, and is it possible your child could begin exploring that path today? Let me show you examples of how we are doing this today…
- If you knew a community of other parents like you were actively exploring these same questions, would joining them enrich your own family's journey?
You're not alone in considering these crucial questions. At Acton Academy Fort Lauderdale we’re on this journey together, exploring how best to raise children who will live impactful and meaningful lives. Over the next 100 days, I'll be sharing insights into what makes our approach at Acton Academy uniquely powerful.
I'm grateful you're here, and I look forward to exploring this path together.
Warm regards,
~ Tobin
Co-Founder - Acton Academy Fort Lauderdale