Why "studio" instead of classroom?

At Acton Academy, our word for classroom is “Studio.” Why is that?

In a studio, learners (and artists!) work independently or collaborate together to inspire each other on their journeys. Unlike a traditional classroom, we don’t have rows of desks and whiteboards at the front. Studios look more like a coworking space or sometimes a cozy living room. This is an intentional word choice for an intentional mindset!

Each mixed-age studio has a different focus for that age group, and each focus builds off the earlier studios as learners grow in responsibility and stamina.

This trajectory of Play > Participate > Prepare > Propel all builds toward and culminates in a capstone experience called the Next Great Adventure. I read more about the focus of each studio, check out our home page.

When our learners graduate, they know who they, where they are going next, and, most importantly, WHY they are taking their next step.

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