# Acton Academy North Broward > A learner-driven, Montessori-inspired micro-school in Coral Springs, FL serving ages 5–18. We are not a Montessori school, but we use the best of Montessori-inspired methods — mixed-age studios, student choice within limits, and learning through discovery — alongside the Socratic method and project-based Quests. Children own their education when given the right environment, mentorship, and tools. ## About - [About Us](https://actonacademynb.com/about) — Meet the Farro family and our team of guides - [Our Model](https://actonacademynb.com/our-model) — Learner-driven vs. traditional education, our beliefs and promise - [Private School in Coral Springs](https://actonacademynb.com/private-school-coral-springs) — Who we serve across Coral Springs, Parkland, Coconut Creek, and Tamarac - [Studio Overview](https://actonacademynb.com/studios) — Mixed-age studios for ages 5–18: Ignite, Discovery, Explore, Adventure - [What Families Say](https://actonacademynb.com/testimonials) — Endorsements and family stories ## Enrollment - [Tuition & Cost](https://actonacademynb.com/tuition) — Real pricing ($14,500/yr billed over 10 months, $175 application, $300 enrollment), what's included, and how to begin - [Scholarships](https://actonacademynb.com/scholarships) — We are a registered Step Up For Students provider for the PEP and UA scholarships - [Request a Free Info Kit](https://actonacademynb.com/request-info-kit) — Tuition, schedule, and what to expect — sent to your inbox - [FAQ](https://actonacademynb.com/faq) — Tuition, hours, calendar, learner profile, accreditation, and more - [Contact](https://actonacademynb.com/contact) — Address: 1901 Coral Ridge Dr., Coral Springs, FL 33071. Phone: 954.228.4648. Email: hello@actonacademynb.com ## Inspiration - [Be Inspired](https://actonacademynb.com/be-inspired) — Free copy of *Courage to Grow* + curated videos and reading list ## Blog — Knowledge Library - [Acton Systems: Enabling Freedom with Responsibility](https://actonacademynb.com/blog/acton-systems-enabling-freedom-with-responsibility) — A tour of the systems behind an Acton studio — the Hero's Journey, community governance, and productivity tools that pair real freedom with real responsibility. - [3Bs Before G: Why Guides Don't Answer Questions](https://actonacademynb.com/blog/3bs-before-g-why-guides-dont-answer-questions) — At Acton, learners try Brain, Book, and Buddy before asking a Guide — a simple habit that builds independence, resourcefulness, and a community that lifts each other up. - [Acton Academy vs. a Traditional Private School](https://actonacademynb.com/blog/acton-academy-vs-traditional-private-school) — Comparing Acton Academy's learner-driven model to a traditional private school: lectures vs. Socratic discussion, grades vs. mastery, homework vs. project-based Quests — and whether your child will be prepared. - [Acton Academy vs. Homeschooling: Which Fits Your Family?](https://actonacademynb.com/blog/acton-academy-vs-homeschool) — How a learner-driven micro-school like Acton Academy compares to homeschooling — the independence and flexibility families love, plus the peer community, Socratic discussion, and accountability a home setting can't easily replicate. - [Acton Academy vs. Montessori: What's the Difference?](https://actonacademynb.com/blog/acton-academy-vs-montessori) — How Acton Academy compares to Montessori schools — shared roots in child-led learning, and where the two diverge on technology, Socratic discussion, project-based Quests, and age range. - [Acton Is Not a School...](https://actonacademynb.com/blog/acton-is-not-a-school) — When the global Acton network asked learners to finish the sentence "Acton is not a school. It's more like...", the answers captured what Acton really is. - [An Alumni Perspective](https://actonacademynb.com/blog/an-alumni-perspective) — An Acton graduate reflects on the shift from school as a checklist to a place of purpose, and how clear thinking and good habits carried into law school and beyond. - [Beyond Grades: How Acton Academy Tracks Progress and Fosters Growth](https://actonacademynb.com/blog/beyond-grades-how-acton-academy-tracks-progress-and-fosters-growth) — How Acton Academy tracks real progress without report cards — mastery learning, project-based portfolios, self-reflection and goal setting, and peer accountability. - [Character Callouts: Small Ritual, Big Impact](https://actonacademynb.com/blog/character-callouts-small-ritual-big-impact) — Each day in an Acton studio ends with peers naming the virtues they saw in one another — a small ritual that builds gratitude, empathy, and character from the inside out. - [Choice Words: Badges vs. Grades](https://actonacademynb.com/blog/choice-words-badges-vs-grades) — Why Acton Academy awards mastery badges instead of grades, how this builds a solid academic foundation, and how it guards against a mindset of mediocrity in children. - [Choice Words: Conflict vs. Contention, Struggle vs. Suffering](https://actonacademynb.com/blog/choice-words-conflict-vs-contention) — How Acton Academy distinguishes bullying from conflict, conflict from contention, and struggle from suffering, and why healthy conflict and voluntary struggle help kids grow. - [Choice Words: Exhibition vs. Test](https://actonacademynb.com/blog/choice-words-exhibition-vs-test) — Why Acton Academy uses Exhibitions of Learning instead of tests — accountability to a real audience that reveals mastery, builds courage, and prepares learners for life. - [Choice Words: Guide vs. Teacher](https://actonacademynb.com/blog/choice-words-guide-vs-teacher) — Why Acton Academy uses Guides instead of teachers — the shift from delivering knowledge to empowering learners, and how parents can guide instead of teach at home. - [Choice Words: Launch vs. Classroom Discussion](https://actonacademynb.com/blog/choice-words-launch-vs-classroom-discussion) — Why Acton Academy opens learning with a launch instead of a classroom discussion — an invitation that ignites curiosity and transfers ownership of thinking to learners. - [Choice Words: Learner vs. Student](https://actonacademynb.com/blog/choice-words-learner-vs-student) — Why Acton Academy calls children learners instead of students — the difference between passively absorbing content and actively pursuing growth, mastery, and meaning. - [Choice Words: Scarcity vs. Abundance](https://actonacademynb.com/blog/choice-words-scarcity-vs-abundance) — How a scarcity or abundance mindset shapes everything in a learner-driven environment, and why Acton Academy models, names, and practices abundance in the studio every day. - [How Much Does Acton Academy Cost?](https://actonacademynb.com/blog/how-much-does-acton-academy-cost) — Acton Academy North Broward tuition is $14,500 per year (billed over 10 months), plus a $175 application fee and a $300 annual enrollment fee — and Florida scholarships can offset the cost. - [How to Have a Journey Meeting](https://actonacademynb.com/blog/how-to-have-a-journey-meeting) — A Journey Meeting helps your child reflect, take ownership, and grow. Here's how to set the tone, ask the right questions, and keep the focus on habits and growth. - [How to Stay Socratic at Home (Or Not)](https://actonacademynb.com/blog/how-to-stay-socratic-at-home) — At school, guides ask questions instead of giving answers. Here's how parents can borrow the Socratic spirit at home — and when to simply connect instead. - [Inside a Town Hall: When Learners Lead, Everything Changes](https://actonacademynb.com/blog/town-hall) — Town Hall is where Acton learners raise issues, debate, and govern themselves. A dispute over plastic forks shows how responsibility and leadership grow from within. - [Is Acton Academy Right for Your Child?](https://actonacademynb.com/blog/is-acton-academy-right-for-your-child) — An honest look at which learners thrive at Acton Academy — the curious and self-directed — who may struggle, and how to tell whether our learner-driven model fits your family. - [Love of Learning](https://actonacademynb.com/blog/love-of-learning) — Is a love of learning a skill, an innate quality, or a set of conditions? A reflection on how Acton fosters it for learners, and how families can foster it too. - [More Than Just Gummies](https://actonacademynb.com/blog/more-than-just-gummies) — A small lunchtime moment over a pack of gummies becomes a lesson in boundaries, agency, and repair — a window into what learner-driven conflict resolution looks like. - [Serve to Lead](https://actonacademynb.com/blog/serve-to-lead) — At Acton, leadership isn't the loud kind that gives orders. It's the quieter kind rooted in service, the choice to set down the football and help a friend who's stuck. - [Studio Maintenance and Studio Roles](https://actonacademynb.com/blog/studio-maintenance-and-studio-roles) — Sweeping floors and resetting chairs may look like cleanup, but at Acton these rotating studio roles are leadership training in ownership, stewardship, and pride. - [The "Try Again" Rule](https://actonacademynb.com/blog/the-try-again-rule) — A simple studio agreement: anyone can invite anyone else to try again. Why naming the action instead of the person protects each learner's worth and seeds of genius. - [The Benefits of Rough and Tumble Play](https://actonacademynb.com/blog/the-benefits-of-rough-and-tumble-play) — Rough and tumble play builds coordination, empathy, and resilience. A look at why this hardwired form of play matters and how families can do it safely at home. - [The Power of Growth Mindset Praise](https://actonacademynb.com/blog/growth-mindset-praise) — How we respond when a child works hard shapes how they see themselves. Why effort-focused praise builds resilience, plus a guide to using growth praise at home. - [The Power of Peer Feedback](https://actonacademynb.com/blog/the-power-of-peer-feedback) — At Acton, feedback is a daily rhythm — 360 reviews, writer's workshops, and character callouts — teaching learners to speak truth with kindness and grow from it. - [The Quiet Power of Conflict Resolution](https://actonacademynb.com/blog/the-quiet-power-of-conflict-resolution) — How Acton learners resolve conflict without adult rescue — from peace mats in the early years to a young learner finding the courage to hold older peers accountable. - [The Top 5 Differences Between Traditional Schools and Learner-Driven Schools: A Closer Look at Acton Academy](https://actonacademynb.com/blog/the-top-5-differences-between-traditional-schools-and-learner-driven-schools-a-closer-look-at-acton-academy) — How learner-driven schools like Acton Academy differ from traditional schools in five key areas: learning philosophy, the role of teachers, assessment, curriculum flexibility, and community culture. - [What Are Freedom Levels?](https://actonacademynb.com/blog/what-are-freedom-levels) — Freedom Levels are how Acton learners earn greater independence — not by age or grade, but by proving they can set goals, work hard, and keep their promises. - [What Is Deliberate Practice?](https://actonacademynb.com/blog/deliberate-practice) — Deliberate practice is intentional repetition at the edge of one's ability, paired with feedback and reflection — at Acton, a key ingredient on the path to mastery. - [Writing at Acton](https://actonacademynb.com/blog/writing-at-acton) — Why Acton calls writing 'Communication Challenges,' how learners become great writers by writing and revising a lot, and how we tame the monster of perfectionism. ## Optional - [Privacy Policy](https://actonacademynb.com/privacy-policy) - [Terms of Service](https://actonacademynb.com/terms-of-service)