Empower Your Child To Fulfill Their Dreams. At Acton Academy Omaha, we help our Pre K-8th grade
students create their own path to
success by developing the real world skills and character traits that matter most.

Empower Your Child To Fulfill Their Dreams

Your child is destined to be a world-changer

Acton Academy Omaha helps Pre K-8 students discover and grow their unique strengths — because the world needs them.

  • Self-paced learning: We use the latest technology in a self-paced learning environment that is designed to foster responsibility, goal-setting, and teamwork.
  • Phenomenal Teachers “Guides”: We believe the learning experience is much richer when the teacher (“Guide”) facilitates hands-on learning. No boring sit in your desk teacher-led lecture-style learning at Acton!
  • ​Apprenticeships: We believe in the power of apprenticeships. Beginning in middle school, our students obtain summer internships in a field they are passionate about.
  • Project Based Learning: We believe students learn by doing. Acton students are building real-life skills in the classroom every day.
  • Student Led: Acton Academy is “student led.” This means young people take ownership of their educationand peer relationships.
  • Character Education: We encourage our students to develop personal virtues such as honesty, hard work, responsibility, kindness and empathy.

FYI No Homework @ Acton Academy!

Why I Started An Acton Academy

A personal note from Co-Founder, Rachel Benson.

My life has been transformed as I’ve learned to embrace my life as a growth journey of mastery, letting go of the achievement-based, perfectionistic mindset nurtured by my traditional school environment. To embrace failure instead of run from it; to focus on developing the internal habits and mindset that leads to extraordinary results- not the achievements themselves. Finding a learning environment that would nurture this innovative, entrepreneurial and purposeful mindset in my children became as important to me as the air I breathe.

Discovering Acton Academy was a powerful moment. Excitement, passion, and a hint of nervousness flooded me. I found what I was looking for. A school that nurtures this mindset, not just in lip-service, but in the design of every system and model it is built on. A rich learning environment for young Heroes to build a strong, internal foundation, allowing them to persevere and rise above the storms of life- finding their calling and living fully alive. My calling became clear; it is time to build this community in Omaha. As we all choose this Hero’s Journey, our young Heroes will discover that they, too, are capable of much more than they ever dreamed of. Watch out- as they embrace this mindset and journey for themselves, they most certainly WILL change the world!

See Why So Many Parents Just Like You Are Sending Their Kids To Acton Academy

“I cannot say enough positive things about the powerful work Rachel is doing at Acton. I’m so thankful we found Acton because here my son can explore, be creative and master the things he loves. He is now thriving! He loves math, drawing and building. He went from disinterested to really finding his place in the world. ” Jen Conger

“Acton does wonders for children! In a time where everyone is focused on checking boxes and obsessing over test scores, Acton takes a step back and focuses on character development and leadership skills within children. The school even hosts a semi-annual Children’s Business Fair that allows young entrepreneurs to share their business with the community and make some money!” Colin Wattonville

“Acton helps students and families to both dream and realize their potential. They care deeply about growing the mindset of children so they see possibility and hope. They don’t stop there–they go further to provide application, resources and opportunities so young people can learn and grow with their ideas.” Melissa Hinrichs

School, as we know it, was designed in 1893.

Our school was born different. Acton Academy is one of the newest and most innovative (and downright coolest) school designs in the world.

Our students are challenged to develop personal character and virtue that will help them navigate their life using as their compass kindness, hard work, honesty, responsibility, and a deep sense of life purpose.

We help young people find a calling so they can change the world.

Empower Your Child To Fulfill Their Dreams

We believe each of our students will find a passion – something they love and have a gift to do – finding and pursuing this gift we call the Hero’s Journey. Our mission is to equip our students with the skills and tools they will need to find and pursue their life’s purpose.

  • Begin a Hero’s Journey.
  • Learn to be a curious, independent, lifelong learner.
  • Develop a deep respect for economic, political and religious freedoms.
  • Cherish the arts, wonders of the physical world and the mysteries of life on Earth.
  • Discover his or her most precious gifts and learn to use them to solve difficult problems.

3 Ways Learning Is Different

It's Student-Led

We empower kids to own their learning. No homework here. Instead, we help students set goals, manage their time, and work at their own pace on core subjects, while engaging in hands-on projects in science, art, and technology. This is authentic learning, not focused on passing tests or memorizing facts.

Focused On The Real World

We believe students learn by doing. Whether it’s launching a startup business, playing an instrument, or programming a robot in their summer apprenticeship, our students are building real world skills every day, paving the way for them to succeed in the future.

Guided, Not Taught

Learning should reflect the unique personality and interests of the learner. Instead of boring lectures, our Guides lead small groups, helping students set goals and discover their own learning path. With small groups, caring adults, and lots of freedom, kids are empowered to learn.

Don’t just give your child an education.
Help them find their calling in life.

Limited Enrollment for 2023-2024.

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