Who Cares What YOU Think?
A reflection from two weeks into another year of learner-led education We are about two weeks into a new school year at ESTEAM Academy. Eleven…
NO SCHOOL Has Done What Acton Has Done
I’m going to say something that may ruffle some feathers. No school has done what Acton has done. Yes, there are innovative schools. There are…
Why I Don’t Want Obedient Kids
Raising Thinkers Instead of Followers Should we raise obedient children—or thoughtful, self-directed adults? At ESTEAM Academy, we believe respect, responsibility, and character matter far more…
10 Ways You Will Be Uncomfortable at ESTEAM Academy
If you’re considering a learner-driven education for your child, this is the most honest thing we’ll ever say to you. Choosing ESTEAM Academy is one…
Motivating Kids Without Nagging: How ESTEAM Academy Builds Intrinsic Motivation
Learn how ESTEAM Academy helps parents motivate children through ownership, trust, and learner-led education—without rewards, pressure, or power struggles. Most parents don’t struggle because they…
Project-Based Learning in Middle School: What It Looks Like (and How to Tell If It’s Real)
“Project-based learning” gets used a lot in education marketing. Sometimes it means students build something meaningful, solve real problems, and learn core skills along the…
Education Freedom Is Personal: Why Texas Education Freedom Accounts Matter to Families and the Future of Learning
I didn’t enter education because I wanted to disrupt a system.I entered education because I wanted to serve my children. Like many parents, I began…
Failure IS the Learning
In a learner-led environment, failure isn’t just encouraged—it’s essential. The idea of failing early and often is deeply woven into the fabric of the community,…
A look back and reflection on the year as a whole.
As the school year comes to a close, now is the natural time to take a look back and reflect on the year as a…