Education Beyond Test Scores with Acton Academy North Cincinnati
The education parents say they wish they would have had
Parents want more than good grades
Most parents say they want their kids to get good grades, get into college, and land a good job. But deep down, they don’t just want report cards and transcripts—they want resilient, independent, capable, and kind children who grow into adults that thrive in the real world.
They want a future-ready education with real-world learning that fosters independent learners.
Acton is leading the way with real-world learning simulations like Acton Children’s Business Fair.
Register your 6-15 year old for our Children’s Business Fair, coming up this May 4, 2025!
So why does the current school system still focus on memorization, test scores, and compliance instead of curiosity, leadership, and real-world skills?
Traditional schools aren’t built for the future
Whether public, private, charter, classical, or parochial, traditional schools are designed for the past.
Traditional schools still measure success through standardized test scores, GPAs that are skewed with weightings, and how well kids follow directions, upholding John D. Rockefeller’s famous quote from the 1930s when he was designing the education system; saying, “I want a nation of workers, not a nation of thinkers!”—but those aren’t the skills needed to succeed in life.
The traditional system is built for:
Memorization over mastery: Students are trained to pass tests, not apply knowledge.
Compliance over curiosity: Success in school means following rules, not thinking independently.
Burnout over resilience: The pressure of grades and rigid curriculum drains motivation and creativity.
Ask any teenager if they feel ready for real life, and most will say, “I did well in school, but I don’t feel like I learned anything useful.”
That’s a problem.
Acton Academy is built for the modern world, designed for the future
Instead of forcing kids through a one-size-fits-all system that marches children through standards and requirements in lock-step based on age, Acton flips the script and helps children own their learning.
Self-driven learning: Children—referred to as heroes—set goals, track progress, and learn to take ownership.
Mastery over memorization: Students prove deep understanding before moving on.
Real-world projects: Instead of worksheets, kids launch businesses, solve problems, and create.
Character and leadership focus: Learners take on real responsibilities, mentor others, and lead.
Acton prepares kids for life—not just more school.
Want your child to thrive in the greater Mason, Ohio area?
Come see the difference at Acton Academy North Cincinnati!
PS - There’s still time to sign up for our Children’s Business Fair, coming up this May 4!
Talk soon,
Joshua Blatman
ActonCincyNorth.com
