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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


Soft Skills are Critical Skills for a 21st Century education
Soft Skills are Critical Skills for a 21st Century education

In the information age, soft skills such as leadership, communication, research, and teamwork / collaboration, are vital for our children to learn..

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Varun BhatiaOctober 20, 2020
Is Homework beneficial? What the Research says
Is Homework beneficial? What the Research says

The debate about the value of homework has been ongoing for a century. Here we take a look at what the research tells us.

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Varun BhatiaOctober 19, 2020
Inclusive Education
Inclusive Education

A look at how Henderson School and Akshar School have built an inclusive education system.

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Varun BhatiaOctober 15, 2020
A Difficult Decision
A Difficult Decision

I discuss the difficult decision to delay the opening of 360 Academy to 2021.

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Varun BhatiaJuly 22, 2020
Ohio Educational Technology Conference (OETC) 2020
Ohio Educational Technology Conference (OETC) 2020

Detailing my visit to the OETC 2020 conference held in Columbus, OH from Feb 11th - 13th, 2019.

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Varun BhatiaFebruary 18, 2020Education conferences
What is a Waldorf School?
What is a Waldorf School?

Waldorf schools are largest, independent school network in the world. What makes it unique?

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Varun BhatiaJanuary 11, 2020
Heroes of Education: Maria Montessori
Heroes of Education: Maria Montessori

Columbus Montessori Schools - Heroes of Education - Maria Montessori

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Varun BhatiaDecember 20, 2019Montessori, Columbus
Columbus Public School Rankings
Columbus Public School Rankings

How are Columbus schools ranked and what does it mean to be highly ranked?

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Varun BhatiaDecember 17, 2019School rankings, Columbus
Alternative School Options - Columbus, OH
Alternative School Options - Columbus, OH

Alternative school options for students in Ohio include Public and Nonpublic Chartered schools, Homeschools and various types of Public District schools.

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Varun BhatiaDecember 17, 2019Unschooling, Alternative Schools, Homeschooling
Homeschooling
Homeschooling

How can we get the benefits of that homeschooling without the disadvantages?

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Varun BhatiaNovember 13, 2019Homeschooling
Education should focus on long term benefits, not short term results.
Education should focus on long term benefits, not short term results.

The goal of education should not be to get a 5 on an AP exam. It should be to develop lifelong skills that will be applied well beyond a child’s school years.

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Varun BhatiaSeptember 17, 2019Principles of Education
Article: Why Traditional Schooling Can't Prepare Students for the Modern Workplace
Article: Why Traditional Schooling Can't Prepare Students for the Modern Workplace

The traditional education system doesn't serve the needs of the current generation, much less the demands of the next. To succeed, students must learn not only the three Rs but also skills for jobs we can’t yet conceive.

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Varun BhatiaSeptember 10, 2019In the news
Self-learning and Peer-to-Peer learning are essential in today's collaborative world
Self-learning and Peer-to-Peer learning are essential in today's collaborative world

Self-Learning and Peer-to-Peer learning are critical in our global society. Developing self-learning and collaborative learning skills lays the foundation for life-long education.

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Varun BhatiaSeptember 10, 2019Principles of Education
Book Review: Unschooling Rules
Book Review: Unschooling Rules

Unschooling Rules includes 55 mini-chapters that detail the author’s research ofthe best practices that should be adopted by homeschoolers and unschoolers.

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Varun BhatiaSeptember 7, 2019Book Review
Blended learning is effective
Blended learning is effective

Study after study after study finds that students in blended classrooms outperform those in traditional in-person classes.

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Varun BhatiaSeptember 7, 2019Principles of Education
Multi-age classrooms are optimal for learning
Multi-age classrooms are optimal for learning

Another Maria Montesorri principle backed by research is that multi-age classrooms are highly effective for learning. They provide children with opportunities for leadership, eliminates unhealthy competition, and helps build growth mindsets.

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Varun BhatiaSeptember 7, 2019Principles of Education
Knowledge is a commodity. Applying knowledge is essential.
Knowledge is a commodity. Applying knowledge is essential.

We have more information at our fingertips today than some of the world’s most powerful computers did just 30 years ago. Knowledge is everywhere. We don’t need to memorize it. We need to apply it.

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Varun BhatiaSeptember 7, 2019
Collaborative engagement is critical
Collaborative engagement is critical

Studies have consistently shown that student engagement and collaboration leads to higher achievement. It builds a lifelong skill that leads to enhanced critical thinking and has a positive effect on our ability to learn.

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Varun BhatiaSeptember 7, 2019Principles of Education
Kids need to move around - tying them to a desk hinders learning
Kids need to move around - tying them to a desk hinders learning

A Maria Montessori principle, now backed up by research, is that students think more freely and creatively when they are able to move around. It's better for their health and physical activity also stimulates the brain.

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Varun BhatiaSeptember 7, 2019Principles of Education
Students learn at their own pace
Students learn at their own pace

We have the tools and technology to provide a personalized education to every student. We should do so.

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Varun BhatiaSeptember 7, 2019Principles of Education
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Acton Academy Columbus is an innovative, secular, learner-driven microschool. 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,
United States
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