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On November 28th, 2015, about a month after our entire Shah family (two brothers, their wives, parents, and children) moved to Dallas, we discovered Acton Academy. For two brothers who were passionate about education and a family full of educators, we knew we had found something truly unique, that really turned learning "upside down."

 

Acton was exactly what we were looking for in a school: a Socratic approach, an integration of Montessori methodology and philosophy, Socratic discussions throughout the day, learning that is self-paced, hands-on, project-based, life-oriented, and free of traditional barriers to real learning: grades, teachers, tests, etc. It's a place where children are free to question, explore, challenge, experiment, make real-life decisions, face consequences, endure struggles, and prepare for life.

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Thus, we began our own "Hero's Journey" and started The Humanist Academy in the Fall of 2016 with 16 brave heroes, 12 amazing families, and a small red brick house in Valley Ranch. We have now grown from that small schoolhouse into a newly renovated space, four separate studios for ages 3 through high school, four times as many learners, and a thriving community on a mission to change the world.

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If your journey has led you to us and you, too, are looking for a better option for your family, we encourage you to reach out and find out more. We would love to meet you and your family and hear about your journey.

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- Vijay