"We're seeing so much anxiety and it's damaging." Two therapists launch an Acton Academy in New York City to promote learner-driven education

There is a vibrant and growing hub of education entrepreneurship and alternative learning models in New York City, and our guests today are a part of that. Jacob Greebel and Melissa Sornik, both licensed social workers and experienced therapists, founded Acton Academy Seacliff in 2020 in Seacliff, New York on Long Island, but decided to move their Acton Academy into the heart of Manhattan. In their private practice, they see mounting school-related youth anxiety and believe that alternative education models, and the Acton model in particular, can be a beneficial antidote.  Jacob and Melissa are planning to open the doors on Synergy: An Acton Academy in New York City this fall.  Sign up for my free, weekly email newsletter on education trends at fee.org/liberated.