March 20, 2025Advanced Algebra 2/ Intro to Precalculus Designing Ferris Wheels ChallengeBy Irina Uk - Math Specialist, Education & Innovation Program Manager Introduction: What do Ferris wheels have to do with trigonometry? In…
February 13, 2025The Dance of MathImagine going through a carefully designed 12-year dance program where each year you learn a slate of new steps. Some are based…
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,…
January 23, 2025Upper School Science @ AceraOverview In Upper School, while STEM topics may be integrated into thematic learning, science progression is covered within upper school electives. Acera…
January 15, 2025The Power of Yes: From Lunar Quilt Dreams to the Kennedy CenterThe Power of Yes: From Lunar Quilt Dreams to the Kennedy Center Emily Stefanich At Acera, we believe in the power of…
January 15, 2025Greetings from the Acera Ski Club!!!This is our inaugural year, and due to the significant planning, coordination and communication by our team leaders of Ms. Pei and…
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…
