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"What is essential is to realize that children learn independently, they learn out of interest and curiosity, not to please or appease the adults in power; and that they ought to be in control of their own learning, deciding for themselves what they want to learn and how they want to learn it."

- John Holt, Author of How Children Learn


Our Middle School Apprenticeship at Harrison Farm
Our Middle School Apprenticeship at Harrison Farm

Our Adventure Studio Eagles spent four weeks this spring apprenticing at Harrison Farm. This is what school should be. Not just studying life from the sidelines—but living it.

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Varun BhatiaJune 29, 2025
Soggy Socks: Camping Trip to Mohican State Park
Soggy Socks: Camping Trip to Mohican State Park

Every spring, our Acton Academy Columbus tribe leaves behind devices, desks, and dry shoes for something a little messier and a lot more meaningful—our annual camping trip.

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Varun BhatiaJune 28, 2025
Exploring the Real-World Engineering Process: A Field Trip to Roto
Exploring the Real-World Engineering Process: A Field Trip to Roto

At Acton Academy Columbus, hands-on learning is at the heart of everything we do. Our learners don’t just read about science, technology, engineering, and math—they live it.

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Varun BhatiaJune 28, 2025
Children's Business Fair: A Day to Remember
Children's Business Fair: A Day to Remember

A Day to Remember: Our Young Entrepreneurs Take Over Downtown Dublin

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Varun BhatiaJune 28, 2025
Waldorf-Inspired: Forest Fridays
Waldorf-Inspired: Forest Fridays

Waldorf-inspired Forest Fridays offer joyful, screen-free learning in nature—building confidence, connection, and wonder in every learner.

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Varun BhatiaJune 23, 2025
Finalizing Our Ethos: A Milestone Four Years in the Making
Finalizing Our Ethos: A Milestone Four Years in the Making

At Acton Columbus, Eagles and Guides live by a shared ethos—built over four years to empower, launch, and grow together.

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Varun BhatiaApril 20, 2025
Why Acton Academy Expects More from Learners
Why Acton Academy Expects More from Learners

Learners thrive with freedom balanced by responsibility, accountability, and high expectations, fostering growth, collaboration, and excellence.

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Varun BhatiaApril 2, 2025
Guidepost Montessori Closings - Dublin, Powell, Muirfield Village
Guidepost Montessori Closings - Dublin, Powell, Muirfield Village

Guidepost Montessori in Dublin is closing. For families looking to continue Montessori education, we welcome them to tour Acton Academy Columbus.

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Varun BhatiaMarch 1, 2025
The Whole Health Quest: A Hands-On Journey to Wellness
The Whole Health Quest: A Hands-On Journey to Wellness

Learners explored health through hands-on projects, expert talks, and a Health Fair, gaining real-world wellness skills and ownership of their well-being.

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Varun BhatiaFebruary 18, 2025
Adventure Studio: Empowering Middle Schoolers to Lead, Learn and Thrive
Adventure Studio: Empowering Middle Schoolers to Lead, Learn and Thrive

A transformative space where middle school learners are empowered to embrace their independence, ignite their curiosity, and grow into capable, self-driven individuals.

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Varun BhatiaJanuary 28, 2025
AI in Education: Embracing Learner-Led Education
AI in Education: Embracing Learner-Led Education

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping every aspect of our lives—from how we communicate to how we work. Education is no exception.

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Varun BhatiaJanuary 24, 2025
Top 10 Ways our Microschool enhances the homeschooling experience
Top 10 Ways our Microschool enhances the homeschooling experience

For homeschooling families, education is more than just academics. It’s about fostering curiosity, and creating lifelong learners.

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Varun BhatiaJanuary 20, 2025
Joy and Independence: Inside the Growth / Discovery Studios
Joy and Independence: Inside the Growth / Discovery Studios

Empowering learners with agency, joy, and independence, our Growth and Discovery Studios blend creativity, community, and self-directed learning.

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Varun BhatiaJanuary 17, 2025
Empowering Students Through Agency: Lessons from Peter Hutton
Empowering Students Through Agency: Lessons from Peter Hutton

Empowering students to take ownership of their learning fosters autonomy, resilience, and lifelong success in a rapidly changing world.

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Varun BhatiaJanuary 13, 2025
Research: Happiness is Critical in Education and Success
Research: Happiness is Critical in Education and Success

Happiness fuels learning, creativity, and resilience. At Acton Academy, joy and agency drive self-driven learners to thrive and grow.

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Varun BhatiaJanuary 11, 2025
Comparing Classical Education and Acton Academy
Comparing Classical Education and Acton Academy

Compare Classical Education's structured, teacher-led learning with Acton’s learner-driven approach emphasizing real-world skills.

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Varun BhatiaJanuary 3, 2025
Exploring America: The Roadtrip Across America Quest
Exploring America: The Roadtrip Across America Quest

The Roadtrip Across America Quest at Acton Academy Columbus was an exciting three-week journey designed to immerse learners in U.S. geography, history, and culture.

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Varun BhatiaJanuary 3, 2025
Building Empathy: Community Service Projects
Building Empathy: Community Service Projects

Blanket making / Community Service: Empathy grows as learners unite to serve and uplift others.

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Varun BhatiaDecember 7, 2024
Marine Science Quest: Learning to Do, Be, and Learn
Marine Science Quest: Learning to Do, Be, and Learn

Immersive learning fosters curiosity, responsibility, and hands-on marine exploration.

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Varun BhatiaDecember 6, 2024
Unstructured Play: Lessons from Waldorf Education
Unstructured Play: Lessons from Waldorf Education

Unstructured play in nature fosters creativity, resilience, and holistic growth.

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Varun BhatiaDecember 6, 2024
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Acton Academy Columbus is a secular, private, project-based learner-driven school. We aim to create a positive, growth mindset environment in order to inspire curious, independent learners who find great joy in creating, learning, and collaborating in a tight knit community while discovering their own personal gifts and talents.

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5762 Wilcox Rd, Dublin, OH 43016

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Acton Academy Columbus
6543 Commerce Parkway Ste E,
Dublin, OH, 43017,
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6146037227 varun@actonacademycolumbus.com
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Mon 8am - 5pm
Tue 8am - 5pm
Wed 8am - 5pm
Thu 8am - 5pm
Fri 8am - 5pm
Sat Closed
Sun Closed