In the depths of World War II, Winston Churchill reminded the British people: “Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.” 

On December 31st, 2020 Laura and Jeff Sandefer celebrated “end of the beginning” of the Acton Academy network by turning over the original Austin Main campus to longtime guide Chase Pattillo so they could focus on the owners, guides and families in the over 200 Acton Academy campuses in twenty-five countries that the original campus has spawned.

We wish “Godspeed” to Chase as this post will mark an end to the original ES. MS-LP blog series we have maintained since the network’s founding, freeing Chase to write an ongoing history for his new tribe.

We leave with a deep sense of gratitude to Charlie, Sam, Ellie, Chris and all of the Acton Eagles and parents we have enjoyed over the last dozen years, and cannot wait to see what Acton learners, guides and owners build all around the globe.