Your first thoughts may be: "What is this?" "Is this real?" "How?"
Explore how we are transforming education in this documentary.
What makes Acton Academy Pocatello different?


Young people do challenging work at their own pace.
Heroes collaborate on real world projects.

There is shared learning in a tightly bound community.

Learners use the latest technology to master reading, writing, and math.
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They earn points for effort and badges for mastery.
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Learners are on a Hero's Journey, with challenges, adventures, fellow travelers, and guides.
Learner-driven communities are run by young heroes on a journey towards excellence.
Young heroes at Acton Academy Pocatello thrive in mixed-age studios, taking full ownership of their learning through Socratic discussions and real-world quests. Through hands-on work and peer accountability, our learners build the character and tools needed to change the world.
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Learn more about how Acton is reinventing education.
"A remarkable book that captures the powerful journeys of Acton Academy’s founders, students, parent community, and — I hope — the future of education around the globe. Any school, whether traditional or innovative, will gain insights from this magical place.”
Ted Dintersmith
Education Author, Film Producer, and Philanthropist

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