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…
September 5, 2025Don’t Let School Get in the Way of a Great EducationBy Dr. Heather J. Pinedo-Burns When my children were babies, I remember scrolling through Instagram and stumbling upon a corner of the…
April 16, 2025New Woodshop Opens at 1 Lowell!By Courtney Dickinson Well… at last it is here! The NEW woodshop in our Arts & Sciences Building (at 1 Lowell Avenue) will…
April 9, 2025Acera SnapshotsAs I walk through Acera on a Monday afternoon, during core class time for upper school and embedded specialist time for lower…
March 27, 2025STEM Journeys for Girls at AceraAt Acera, girls—and all students—have the opportunity to dive deep into creative thinking and STEM exploration, learning without limits. While our courses…
February 13, 2025Overheard at Acera: Our Teachers Plan…We have an incredible Slack channel at Acera where teachers sometimes share kids' quotes—brilliant, funny, and insightful moments that capture the magic…
January 23, 2025Love and RespectDear Acera Parents, Love and Respect At Acera, love and respect are at the heart of everything we do–a love of learning,…
December 18, 2024Celebrating Our Students’ Love of Math!At Acera, there are so many things that make our school a unique and special place for gifted learners—and a love of…
December 18, 2024Leadership Pathways at AceraLast Friday night, the air was filled with the captivating sound of voices echoing from Acera. Serena's IMP/Passion Project – a captivating…
December 12, 2024Why “No” or “So Little” Homework?During the recent Upper School Elective Pitches, a common question emerged from our students: “How much homework?” Teachers’ responses were consistent: “Don’t…
