On Friday, Aug. 18, Cassie and Zach Boca opened the doors to their new K-5 school in the Edwards Riverwalk, welcoming students and families into the space for the first time. The school, Vail Valley.
It was Cassie and Zach Boca’s eldest child’s curiosity and love of big questions that led them down the road to wanting to open a school for independent learners in Eagle County. Now, this fall,.
From lemonade stands to lawn mowing businesses and beyond, some kids naturally seek out ways to earn a buck or two from a young age. Big or small, successful or not, these businesses can teach.
Kidpreneurs showcase their business skills at the Children s Business Fair July 17
Updated 7/14/2021 6:25 PM
Could a 10-year-old invent the next Uber? Could you be living next door to the next Elon Musk or Oprah Winfrey? Find out at the Acton Children s Business Fair at Arrow Academy, showcasing kids entrepreneurial genius!
On Saturday, July 17, from 10 a.m. to noon, the inaugural Acton Children s Business Fair will host young entrepreneurs on Arrow Academy s campus at 1120 E. Diehl Road in Naperville. This event is free and open to the public.
The 40 Kidpreneurs, ages 6-14, participating in this year s fair have created a product or service, developed a brand, and built a marketing strategy all on their own. Their businesses will be opened for customers at this one-day marketplace. The children are responsible for the setup, sales, and interacting with customers.
Naperville family opens their own school Gina and Paul Curtis, with their children Michaela and Vincent. Courtesy of the Curtis family
Updated 6/25/2021 11:40 PM
When the Curtis Family of Naperville couldn t find the perfect school for their young children to attend, they decided to open their own.
Paul and Gina Curtis, parents of four, are bringing a new kind of school to Naperville and surrounding communities.
Arrow Academy is one of 270 Acton Academies located throughout the world. The original Acton Academy was started in Austin, Texas, over a decade ago by a couple who dreamed up the ideal school for their children. The school has caught the attention of families and educational innovators all over the world during the last decade. Each independent Acton school was founded by parents who believe there is a better way to educate their children and help other like-minded families in their community.