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What do you do when two learners have a personal grudge that your systems can't handle? Co-founder of Acton Academy, Jeff Sandefer, offers tips for mindset, preparation and execution when having a conflict resolution.

What tools are offered to help owners and guides? Co-founder of Acton Academy, Jeff Sandefer, lists the tools available to give you guidance, structure and reassurance. 

What is the difference between curriculum and learning design? Co-founder of Acton Academy, Jeff Sandefer, discusses the three elements of learning design. 

What do you need to know when exiting a family? Co-founder of Acton Academy, Jeff Sandefer, discusses why respecting the wishes of a family to exit the community is one of the most important parts of being an owner. 

Why does entering a studio with fresh eyes matter? Co-founder of Acton Academy, Jeff Sandefer, discusses how practicing fresh eyes helps you see the nuisances that make a place and a tribe come alive. 

Do you want to keep drama in your studios to a minimum? Co-founder of Acton Academy, Jeff Sandefer, explains why documenting communication with parents is critical to minimizing drama. 

Have you crafted your Hero's Journey story? Co-founder of Acton Academy, Jeff Sandefer, explains why telling stories is important when recruiting founding families. 

What's the key to having a great first session? Co-founder of Acton Academy, Jeff Sandefer, provides three tips to help you have a great first session. 

What matters when you're getting ready to launch? Co-founder of Acton Academy, Jeff Sandefer, outlines the three questions to ask yourself before launching. 

What's the right location for your school? Co-founder of Acton Academy, Jeff Sandefer, provides eight tips on picking the right place and emphasizes the importance of community. 

What's the secret to having a great conflict resolution? Co-founders of Acton Academy, Jeff and Laura Sandefer, discuss the importance of role modeling, following the process and equipping learners to lead conflict resolutions. 

What's the best way to exit a family? Co-founders of Acton Academy, Jeff and Laura Sandefer, discuss how to exit a family who is choosing not to be at your school. 

How do you prepare for parent relationships? Co-founders of Acton Academy, Jeff and Laura Sandefer, provide tips on communicating with frustrated parents, deescalating emotions and owning parent relationships. 

Is it easy or difficult to inspire learners to deliver excellent work? Co-founders of Acton Academy, Jeff and Laura Sandefer, discuss the secret to excellence and recommend a resource that will help instill a culture of excellence. 

Why are rituals and ceremonies important? Co-founders of Acton Academy, Jeff and Laura Sandefer, discuss how rituals and ceremonies bring meaning to the Acton experience. 

What would Jeff and Laura do in their first year if they could do it over again? Co-founders of Acton Academy, Jeff and Laura Sandefer, outline the three things they would do differently and answer whether fun or rigor is a higher priority. 

How do you measure progress without grades? Co-founders of Acton Academy, Jeff and Laura Sandefer, discuss three areas that measure progress and how transparent progress is an important part of the learning journey. 

What's a learning arc? What's an overarching question? Co-founders of Acton Academy, Jeff and Laura Sandefer, emphasize the importance of a learning arc and overarching question, and where to find resources to help you develop them.

What's the formula for an engaging Socratic discussion? Co-founders of Acton Academy, Jeff and Laura Sandefer, discuss how to develop engaging Socratic questions, grab attention and raise energy every time. 

Do Guides ever intervene in the studio? Co-founders of Acton Academy, Jeff and Laura Sandefer, discuss the one time Guides intervene, the concept of "3 before a G" and two magical phrases to use when learners ask a question.