HQ Function

Serves as the flagship campus, a living laboratory for the Acton model, and the central hub for curriculum development, guide training, and support for the global network of affiliate schools.

Notable Features:

Features learner-driven studios instead of traditional classrooms, Socratic discussion spaces, hands-on project areas, and an environment designed to foster independence and collaboration. Often described as a modern 'one-room schoolhouse' adapted for different age groups.

Work Culture:

At the Acton Academy main campus and for its core team, the culture is entrepreneurial, deeply mission-driven, and mirrors the school's philosophy: empowering, collaborative, with a strong emphasis on responsibility, Socratic inquiry, and continuous improvement.

HQ Significance:

It's the original site where the Acton educational philosophy was first implemented and proven, serving as the primary inspiration and model for the hundreds of Acton Academies worldwide. It also acts as a key touchpoint for the Acton Global team supporting new affiliates.

Values Reflected in HQ: The headquarters' design and operation reflect Acton's core values: learner agency, real-world challenges, Socratic guiding, building character, and the pursuit of a calling.

Location:

Acton Academy supports a global network of over 300 affiliate micro-schools in more than 30 countries across North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. This is facilitated by Acton Global (actonglobal.org), which provides resources, curriculum frameworks, and support to individuals and groups wanting to start their own Acton Academy. The core functions supported globally include model replication, guide training, curriculum sharing, and fostering a worldwide community of learner-driven education advocates.

Street Address:

1601 S. Lamar Blvd

City:

Austin

State/Province:

TX

Country:

USA