BlogOur Latest News, Updates, and InsightsJanuary 28, 2026Conversations That Matterby Dr. Heather J. Pinedo-Burns Many of us fall into the familiar routine of asking, “So, how was school today?”—and are met… January 21, 2026Ability-Based Math at Acera: Learning Without Limitsby Courtney Dickinson, Founder and Former Head of School; Acera Board Member At Acera, students can explore mathematics at a pace and… January 21, 2026Raising Readersby Dr. Heather J. Pinedo-Burns I love that Acera students can often be found in a booth in the Commons or out… January 20, 2026Kindness, Curiosity, and the Gifted StudentBy Dr. Heather J. Pinedo-Burns One of my favorite ways to begin the day at Acera is outside, greeting students and families… January 20, 2026Mr. Josh’s Playground Structures Elective: Building Skills Through Real-World ProjectsMr. Josh's Playground Structures Elective for Upper School students emphasizes the design and construction of structures for Acera's Adventure Playground. Acera's Woodshop… November 7, 2025A Peek Into Science in Room 1 with Ms. AlisonRoom 1 (Kindergarten and First Grade) Science is moving from their Trimester 1 focus on Engineering into a new theme of Space… October 9, 2025Peek into Lower School Science with Room 7: Life in the Amazon!by Heather J. Pinedo-Burns In Lower School Science with Mr. Aaron, Room 7 Lower School students are deep in an exploration of… October 2, 2025Acera and the Future City CompetitionMs. Renee, Upper School Core Teacher at Acera, is leading a group of students as they participate in the Future City Competition… October 2, 2025The Joy of Reading AloudBy Heather J. Pinedo-Burns Like many educators, I love the routines of school: the schedule, the predictability of the day, the flow… September 24, 2025Acera’s First Days of School 2025-2026By Dr. Heather J. Pinedo-Burns As you enter the vestibule at Acera, a poster showcasing our Core Capacities greets you. These guideposts—Collaboration,… September 24, 2025Growing Together: Acera’s New GreenhouseBy Trent Ramsey What began as a student’s idea has blossomed into a brand-new, school-wide resource. Several years ago, an IMP project… September 24, 2025Letter to Families During Uncertain TimesMay 2025--As we close out the school year, we do so with full hearts—filled with pride for our students and gratitude for… Load More
