Acton Academy Lincoln | A Montessori Inspired Private School in Lincoln, Nebraska


Curious to learn more?

As fellow parents, we fully understand how hard it is to find the right school for your family. From Public School to Home School and Everything in Between there are lots of options in Lincoln, NE. We invite you to dig deeper and do a little research about your school decision on your own.
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Have the ideas of our alternative education model piqued your interest?

If so, we recommend reading Courage to Grow: How Acton Academy Turns Learning Upside Down, by Laura Sandefer, Acton's Co-Founder. This fast, engaging read is the best account our learner-driven studios.
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WATCH THIS SHORT AWARD-WINNING DOCUMENTARY ON ACTON ​
Are you frustrated with the old, traditional educational model that teaches students to spit out facts and pass state mandated tests?

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Videos

Check out the playlist of videos we've put together on our YouTube channel. From Acton's Jeff Sandefer to Khan Academy Founder Sal Khan, see how
Acton is Disrupting Education.
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On Being An Acton parent

This blog by Laura Sandefer, Co-Founder of the Acton Academy, is a great resource for parents wanting to dig deeper. You'll also find links to articles on Acton from national publications like Forbes & Inc.
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Courage to Grow

This book written by Laura Sandefer is a must-read for any parent considering Acton Academy. We ask that all applicants read the book. It's simply that good. 
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Take a Virtual Tour of our Sister School in AUstin, TX

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Acton Lincoln Interviews

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Listen to our interview on the School Choice Nebraska Podcast
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Watch our interview on 1011 News
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Read a Lincoln Journal Star Article Actons Opening in Lincoln
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Read Our Story in a Local Business Magazine
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TED: Let's Teach For Mastery -- Not Test Scores
The Educational System | Seth Godin
TED: Do schools kill creativity?
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​Jet Cockpits And The End of Average
A Day in the Life of Acton Students
Most Likely to Succeed Trailer
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​Books

  • Courage to Grow, by Laura Sandefer, co-founder of Acton Academy Austin
  • Unschooling Rules: 55 Ways to Unlearn What We Know About Schools and Rediscover Education, by Clark Aldrich
  • The One World Schoolhouse: Education Reimagined, by Sal Khan
  • Creative Schools: The Grassroots Revolution That's Transforming Education, by Sir Ken Robinson
  • Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Carol S. Dweck
  • NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children, by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman
  • Work Rules!: Insights from Inside Google that Will Transform How You Live and Lead, by Laszlo Bock, Former Head of People Operations at Google
  • The Talent Code: Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown. Here's How., by Daniel Coyle

Why an Independent School like Acton Academy Lincoln?

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As an independent school, we place great value on preparing our students not only for High School (coming soon!) but also for a world beyond school. We believe in the education of the whole person - inside and outside of the studio - and encourage students to develop intellectually as well as into citizens of good character. 

Quests help students learn about potential careers they might be interested in as well as develop lasting skills such as the ability to work as a team, develop creative solutions, and to set and crush goals.

Students from all backgrounds thrive at Acton Academy Lincoln: Whether your family comes to us from a Montessori school, after homeschooling, public school, private Christian school, or charter school, we believe a like-minded tribe aligned around a common purpose is powerful. Learning happens all the time, and staff, parents, and children each have a powerful part to play. All parts of our learning community are engaged for support, to share perspective, and bring value.

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8400 Cody Drive
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Lincoln, NE 68512

402-858-5151

hello@actonacademylincoln.com

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  • Get Started
  • Be Inspired
  • Our Campus
    • Montessori - Spark Studio
    • Discovery Studio
    • Middle School
  • About
    • Contact
    • Business Fair
    • Blog
  • Apply