275. How Acton Academy Empowers Kids to Lead Their Learning

275. How Acton Academy Empowers Kids to Lead Their Learning

From Johnson City Living by Colin Johnson

June 5, 2026 · 49 min · Episode 276

About this episode

This episode explores how Acton Academy empowers children through learner-driven education.

Explore innovative learner-driven education with Sarah Fagerberg, founder of Acton Academy Johnson City. Discover how this model fosters critical thinking, resilience, and purpose in children, challenging traditional schooling paradigms. This is for every parent in the Tri-Cities who has quietly wondered if there's a better way to school, and didn't know one existed right in their backyard. I can speak to what learner-driven education actually looks like day-to-day, why the traditional school model struggles to develop agency and initiative, and what it means for a community when children are raised to know their calling rather than just pass a test. Resources: https://actonacademyjohnsoncity.org/ Buy your next home, or list your current home with us! https://www.thecolinandcarlygroup.com/ Be a guest on the Johnson City Living Podcast: https://www.johnsoncityliving.com/guests?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaf_qLsH2l73s8fTV40Oebx8kSAGlIFS_y50ij7CRneeNX3I6NzzfQMUKP-7hw_aem_xHCpTZ5r_cOfc22X1DNvmw

People in this episode

Host: Colin Johnson

Guest: Sarah Fagerberg

Topics covered

  • learner-driven education
  • critical thinking
  • resilience
  • traditional schooling
  • community impact

Keywords

  • Acton Academy
  • education
  • children
  • learning
  • Tri-Cities
  • critical thinking
  • resilience

Sponsors

The Colin and Carly Group

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Acton Academy Johnson City, Johnson City Living Podcast

Places: Tri-Cities

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