Hello! đź‘‹ We are the Thompsons, and we started an independent school for families like yours!

After exploring a range of educational settings, including public school, private school, and homeschool, we were unable to find anything that fit our vision of what education could be.

If you believe there's more to education than test-taking and lectures let us send you a FREE info kit. Let's reinvent education for learners right here in Boise, Idaho!

“The most amazing outcome at Acton is that young heroes there are genuinely enthralled with learning. Simply said, they LOVE school.”Heather Staker, Ready to Blend

"Acton Academy is one of the most important education developments in the world."Tom Vander Ark, CEO of Getting Smart

We felt there was more to school than the outdated traditional school model that emphasizes fitting into the box rather than charting your own path. If you're like us and believe there's more to education than test-taking and lectures let us send you a FREE info kit. Let's reinvent education for our kids right here in Boise, Idaho!!

What Makes Heroes Academy Different
From Other Schools?

Empowering Independent Thinkers and Learners:

Self-management and self-governance are celebrated daily by learners who use 21st Century skills to tackle real world projects, inspired by classic heroes in a tightly bound community with extremely high standards.

We Believe Children Learn By Doing:

Hands-on Quests for Science, Entrepreneurship, and the Arts prepare children for Apprenticeships, and real-world challenges.

Our Educational Philosophy:

We believe clear thinking leads to good decisions, good decisions lead to the right habits, the right habits forge character, and character determines destiny.

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As seen and heard in:

Endorsed by:

Seth Godin

Gary Vee

Sal Khan

Heather Staker

Need to know MORE about what Acton can do for your child?

At Heroes Academy, learning studios replace the sequential grade levels from traditional K-12 schools. Each studio roughly correlates to a child’s age and academic achievement level. Without exception, all studios offer your child a mixed-age environment where internal motivators, such as self-directed learning quests, replace the external pressures of grades and standardized tests.

SPARK

Ages 5-7

DISCOVERY

Ages 8-11

ADVENTURE

Ages 11-14

LAUNCHPAD

Ages 14-18

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Watch This Ted Talk by Heroes Academy Founder!
Are you frustrated with the old education model that teaches students to spit out facts and pass state-mandated tests?
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"I would never have believed children could learn so much from each other until I saw it with my own eyes. The lessons of self-management and self-governance have prepared our fifth-grade daughter to be a lifelong learner.”
Discovery Studio Parent
"Our son is excelling in his current learning environment. He is passionate about learning and has made strong friendships."
Adventure Studio Parent
"I felt like I'd lost any say in my child's education prior to Acton. Moving to Acton will be a change you never regret."
Spark Studio Parent

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