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To clarify, these figures are for middle school children: Students who have been at Acton Academy in Austin through elementary school (and are now in middle school there) are on average 5.7 grade levels above age in reading and 5.6 grade levels above age in math.
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We are pleased to announce the opening of a new elementary school near the National Cathedral (Garfield and Massachusetts) for the 2015/2016 school year.
Acton Academy of Washington, DC is accepting applications from families with children who will be starting grades 1-3 in September 2015.
Acton Academy of Washington, DC is an independent affiliate of Austin-based Acton Academy, a school that educates children differently. In short, Acton Academy puts students in charge of their own education, exposes them to projects with real-world applications, seeks to inspire in them a love of learning, and helps them discover what they are good at and passionate about in life.
Acton’s results are impressive. Students who have been at Acton Academy in Austin through elementary school (and are now in middle school there) are on average 5.7 grade levels above age in reading and 5.6 grade levels above age in math. But even more importantly, they love to learn, love school, and love to challenge themselves and each other.
Acton Academy of Washington, DC will start with grades 1-3, and grow with its students, adding grade levels each year and eventually opening middle and high schools.
Other Acton Academy affiliates are opening in Chicago, San Diego, Houston, Toronto, and London.
For more information, and to sign up for our mailing list, please check out our website at www.actondc.org.
Regards,
Nicole Spencer & David Kirby
Cofounders
Acton Academy of Washington, DC
Acton Academy of Washington, DC is accepting applications from families with children who will be starting grades 1-3 in September 2015.
Acton Academy of Washington, DC is an independent affiliate of Austin-based Acton Academy, a school that educates children differently. In short, Acton Academy puts students in charge of their own education, exposes them to projects with real-world applications, seeks to inspire in them a love of learning, and helps them discover what they are good at and passionate about in life.
Acton’s results are impressive. Students who have been at Acton Academy in Austin through elementary school (and are now in middle school there) are on average 5.7 grade levels above age in reading and 5.6 grade levels above age in math. But even more importantly, they love to learn, love school, and love to challenge themselves and each other.
Acton Academy of Washington, DC will start with grades 1-3, and grow with its students, adding grade levels each year and eventually opening middle and high schools.
Other Acton Academy affiliates are opening in Chicago, San Diego, Houston, Toronto, and London.
For more information, and to sign up for our mailing list, please check out our website at www.actondc.org.
Regards,
Nicole Spencer & David Kirby
Cofounders
Acton Academy of Washington, DC
I gave birth to my first child in February and was lucky enough to have really great people supporting me. For those of you looking for a midwife, doula, postpartum doula or prenatal or postpartum massage therapist, I highly recommend all of the following:
Midwives
The Midwives of MedStar Washington Hospital Center: https://www.medstarhealth.org/Pages/Services/Womens-Services/MedStar-Washington/The-Midwifery-Team-at-MedStar-Washington-Hospital-Center.aspx
I wanted as natural a childbirth as possible, and I wanted to have my baby in a hospital. I got both with the midwives at Washington Hospital Center. I felt confident that the midwives supported my birth plan and would not rush to make my labor go faster or to do a c-section. I would definitely seek care there again.
Doula
Elizabeth Oldham, Creating Your Calm Birth: http://creatingyourcalm.com/
Liz was an amazing presence while I labored at home and when we were at the hospital. She knew when to give my husband and me space to do our thing and when to step in and offer assistance. During my labor, she helped with positions and pain management. At the hospital, she was an indispensable partner to my husband and me, helping us understand what was going on during some tense moments and what our choices were. She helped us make informed, confident decisions. The birth of our daughter was an unforgettable, emotional experience, and we're so glad to have had Liz with us. I can't recommend her enough.
Postpartum Doula
Nikki Wray: http://www.nikkiwray.com/
Nikki has been so helpful to my husband and me and a pleasure to have in our home. I can't say enough positive things about her. From the time we met her, we felt comfortable with her. She quickly familiarized herself with our apartment and our needs. She is knowledgeable, responsible, organized, and knows when to offer an opinion and when to listen. She is able to help with breastfeeding, babywearing, infant development, general concerns about babies/parenting, and more. She is a great baby soother and also a great cook. She is self-sufficient and takes the initiative to do whatever needs to be done around the house (make the bed, pick up, wash dishes). I highly recommend her.
Massage Therapist
Johanna Brooks, OnsiteMassageDC: http://onsitemassagedc.com/
Johanna specializes in prenatal and postpartum massage, and she comes to you! Before Johanna, I had never had a massage at home, and now I never want to have one anywhere else. After childbirth, my entire body was sore. Johanna gave me a wonderful postpartum massage that really helped with my recovery. She is a calm, relaxing presence with an amazing touch. I recommend her to all pregnant and postpartum women.
Midwives
The Midwives of MedStar Washington Hospital Center: https://www.medstarhealth.org/Pages/Services/Womens-Services/MedStar-Washington/The-Midwifery-Team-at-MedStar-Washington-Hospital-Center.aspx
I wanted as natural a childbirth as possible, and I wanted to have my baby in a hospital. I got both with the midwives at Washington Hospital Center. I felt confident that the midwives supported my birth plan and would not rush to make my labor go faster or to do a c-section. I would definitely seek care there again.
Doula
Elizabeth Oldham, Creating Your Calm Birth: http://creatingyourcalm.com/
Liz was an amazing presence while I labored at home and when we were at the hospital. She knew when to give my husband and me space to do our thing and when to step in and offer assistance. During my labor, she helped with positions and pain management. At the hospital, she was an indispensable partner to my husband and me, helping us understand what was going on during some tense moments and what our choices were. She helped us make informed, confident decisions. The birth of our daughter was an unforgettable, emotional experience, and we're so glad to have had Liz with us. I can't recommend her enough.
Postpartum Doula
Nikki Wray: http://www.nikkiwray.com/
Nikki has been so helpful to my husband and me and a pleasure to have in our home. I can't say enough positive things about her. From the time we met her, we felt comfortable with her. She quickly familiarized herself with our apartment and our needs. She is knowledgeable, responsible, organized, and knows when to offer an opinion and when to listen. She is able to help with breastfeeding, babywearing, infant development, general concerns about babies/parenting, and more. She is a great baby soother and also a great cook. She is self-sufficient and takes the initiative to do whatever needs to be done around the house (make the bed, pick up, wash dishes). I highly recommend her.
Massage Therapist
Johanna Brooks, OnsiteMassageDC: http://onsitemassagedc.com/
Johanna specializes in prenatal and postpartum massage, and she comes to you! Before Johanna, I had never had a massage at home, and now I never want to have one anywhere else. After childbirth, my entire body was sore. Johanna gave me a wonderful postpartum massage that really helped with my recovery. She is a calm, relaxing presence with an amazing touch. I recommend her to all pregnant and postpartum women.