September 23, 2026What Does Academic Challenge Actually Look Like at Acera?By Emily Stefanich, Dean of Academics Ask most people what academic challenge looks like, and you'll get a familiar answer: harder worksheets,…
September 16, 2026Belonging Starts With Being Seenby Jamie Schefen, Dean of Students A child can be included without feeling like they belong. They can have a seat in…
September 15, 2026Seventeen Books for Year 17: Acera Reads!by Dr. Heather J. Pinedo-Burns, Head of School Seventeen is a special number. It is a prime number, as well as a…
September 15, 2026Welcome to a New Year at Aceraby Dr. Heather J. Pinedo-Burns, Head of School As I sit down to write this, I am feeling that familiar mix of…
August 4, 2026The Joy of Spring—and the Many Faces of Leadership at Aceraby Dr. Heather J. Pinedo-Burns, Head of School There is something special about spring in schools. Moments that once felt like challenges…
August 4, 2026What We Carry: Poetry Month at Aceraby Dr. Heather J. Pinedo-Burns, Head of School I believe deeply in the importance of cherishing favorite things—and sharing them. Your favorite…
June 15, 2026Invention Convention Update: Acera Students at Invention Convention State Finalsby Emily Stefanich, Lower School Coordinator and Lower School Core Classroom Teacher In mid-April 2026, three Acera students participated in the Massachusetts…
June 15, 2026What Remains: A Tribute to Acera's Class of 2026by Dr. Heather J. Pinedo-Burns, Head of School Just under a week ago, we gathered beneath the shade of the Adventure Playground…
June 10, 2026The Gifts We Left Behindby Dr. Heather J. Pinedo-Burns, Head of School Earlier this year, I invited members of our community to join me in reading…
March 20, 2026Send Kids Outside to Boost Health and HappinessDave Fatula is a valued collaborator and partner of Acera School. His philosophy of getting students outside for unstructured, free play aligns…
