As part of the world’s largest learner driven microschool network with over 300 campuses across 30 countries, Tej Acton Academy is an independent K to 8 microschool in Campbell for South Bay families seeking a more intentional and meaningful education. Founded by parents and educators, the Acton model has been thoughtfully refined over nearly two decades across diverse communities, drawing on years of shared best practices, curriculum design, and field tested learning projects, all within a proven framework that balances independence with structure, pairing academic rigor with meaningful, real-world relevance.
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At Tej Acton Academy, learners are known and supported in a close knit community where they gradually take ownership of their learning. Through self paced academics, real-world projects, and intentional character development, children build confidence, independence, and a strong sense of responsibility toward themselves and others.

“I am confident that any randomly-selected ten-year-old from Acton would have succeeded instantly where at least some MIT graduates failed.”Matt Greenfield
Founder & Managing Partner, Rethink Education,
Editorial Board of the Yale University Journal of Law and Humanities.

“The most amazing outcome at Acton is that young heroes there are genuinely enthralled with learning. Simply said, they LOVE school.”Heather Staker
Christensen Institute and President of Ready to Blend. Co-author of Blended.

“Acton Academy is the gold standard in educational innovation. It prepares students to be leaders, problem solvers, and entrepreneurs in the real world.”Don Wettrick
‍Author and founder of StartEdUp.

"Acton Academy is one of the most important education developments in the world."Tom Vander Ark
CEO of Getting Smart, former Executive Director of Education for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

“I am confident that any randomly-selected ten-year-old from Acton would have succeeded instantly where at least some MIT graduates failed.”Matt Greenfield
Founder & Managing Partner, Rethink Education, Editorial Board of the Yale University Journal of Law and Humanities.

“Acton Academy is the gold standard in educational innovation. It prepares students to be leaders, problem solvers, and entrepreneurs in the real world.”Don Wettrick
‍Author and founder of StartEdUp.

Two Educational Models

Traditional School
_{Optimized for standardization and scale}

Learning follows a standardized schedule designed for consistency and efficiency

Same-age classrooms organized around desks and teacher-led instruction

Fixed pacing that can leave some learners under-challenged and others left behind

Emphasis on memorization, testing, and coverage of prescribed content

Progress measured primarily through grades, tests, and report cards

Teachers direct learning through instruction, pacing, and curriculum delivery

Acton Academy
_{Designed for mastery and independence}

Learning is a purposeful journey with clear goals, mentorship, tools, and personal meaning

Learners collaborate in mixed-age studios that foster leadership, empathy, and responsibility

Self-paced progression to true mastery, allowing depth without unnecessary stress or homework

Multi-disciplinary, real-world projects that build executive function and problem-solving skills

Assessment through public exhibitions, mastery transcripts, and portfolios that reflect real capability

Socratic guides coach learners to think critically, take ownership, and direct their own learning

REAL WORLD RESULTS

Founded in Austin, Texas, Acton Academy has grown into the world's largest microschool community over 15 years, with over 300 campuses in 30 countries. At Acton Academy, excellence is a way of life. Our students advance, on average, 2.5 grade levels ahead of their traditional school peers within three years; enabling them to enroll in college courses and graduate high school by age 16.
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Our graduates attend top universities, innovate at companies like Google and SpaceX, launch their own ventures, and contribute to organizations like the World Health Organization. They are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and determination to make a meaningful impact.
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More importantly, Acton Academy graduates understand who they are, where they want to go, and who they want to become. They are prepared to lead with courage, compassion, and integrity in an ever-changing world.

Families who choose Acton Academy often believe that:

- Children learn thoughtful decision-making by being trusted with real responsibility, through practice, not lectures.
- Motivation is built through ownership, not grades.
- Healthy competitiveness comes from internal standards, not external pressure.
- The ability to think through open-ended situations matters more than following directions.
- Academic progress, emotional growth, and social development are deeply connected and should be nurtured together.

This path requires courage from parents as well as children. Families resist over-protecting, allow productive struggle, and prioritize long-term growth in independence, confidence, and resilience over short-term ease and external reassurance, trusting the Hero’s Journey each child must walk to become capable, grounded, and whole.

"I value how the instructors instill leadership skills, allowing the students to take initiative in the classroom, encouraging daily discussions, having the students take ownership of their projects and then giving presentations in fron of their peers, family and visitors. My son is having fun while learning many subjects. Homework is not assigned, and now we have quality family time after school and evenings. At his previous school, he received good grades, but it was not enjoyable. I'm so glad to have found a new path for my son."

Frances

Tej AA Parent

"My 5 year old daughter started going to school for the first time here at Tej Acton. She absolutely loves going to school everyday and can't wait to tell us what she learns everyday. The school is very clean and you can tell the guides were carefully chosen to guide these children on their journey of education. The guides love the kids and are passionate about the children's learning process. Small class sizes are a huge bonus. Would definitely recommend!"

Tram D

Tej AA Parent

"My kids have been attending Tej Acton Academy for four years now and it has been the best thing that happpened to our family. Though our kids attended school in the very sought out Cupertino School District - I was always looking for something that wouldn't strip my kid of their essence and turn them into manufactured, streamlined robots. As a mom, I want my kids to be happy and to know how to handle adversity and come out the other side thriving. When I look at their education from this perspective, I know, without a doubt in my mind, Tej Acton Academy is where they will cultivate this."

Mansi

Tej AA Parent

What makes
Tej Acton Academy different?

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Two Educational Models

Traditional School
_{Optimized for standardization and scale}

Acton Academy
_{Designed for mastery and independence}

REAL WORLD RESULTS

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What makes Tej Acton Academy different?

Where Learners Build Ownership, Executive Function, and Independence

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REAL WORLD RESULTS

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What makes
Tej Acton Academy different?

Traditional School
_{Optimized for standardization and scale}

Acton Academy
_{Designed for mastery and independence}