What if children are far more capable than we imagine?

Vail Valley Unbound – an Acton Academy, is an innovative K through 5th Grade School in the Eagle River Valley (Vail Valley). We’re reinventing education, and your family can be a part of it.

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Heather Staker, Ready to Blend

“The most amazing outcome at Acton is that young heroes there are genuinely enthralled with learning. Simply said, they LOVE school.”
Heather Staker, Ready to Blend

Tom Vander Ark, CEO of Getting Smart

“Acton Academy is one of the most important education developments in the world.”
Tom Vander Ark, CEO of Getting Smart

Matt Greenfield, Rethink Education

“I am confident that any randomly-selected ten-year-old from Acton would have succeeded instantly where at least some MIT graduates failed.”
Matt Greenfield, Rethink Education
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What makes Vail Valley Unbound different?

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Sharing learning in a tightly bound community.

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Using the latest technology to master reading, writing, and math.

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On a Hero’s Journey, with challenges, adventures, fellow travelers, and guides.

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Young people doing challenging
work at their own pace.

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Collaborating on real-world projects.

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Earning points for effort and badges for mastery.

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Sharing learning in a tightly bound community.

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Using the latest technology to master reading, writing, and math.

06

On a Hero’s Journey, with challenges, adventures, fellow travelers, and guides.

01

Young people doing challenging
work at their own pace.

02

Collaborating on real-world projects.

03

Earning points for effort and badges for mastery.
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Learner-driven communities
run by heroes-in-the-making

Self-management and self-governance are celebrated daily by learners who use 21st Century skills to tackle real world projects, inspired by classic heroes in a tightly bound community with extremely high standards.
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The Hero's Journey

Learn more about how
Vail Valley Unbound turns learning upside down.

“A remarkable book that captures the powerful journeys of Acton Academy’s founders, students, parent community, and — I hope — the future of education around the globe. Any school, whether traditional or innovative, will gain insights from this magical place.”
Ted Dintersmith
Education Author, Film Producer, and Philanthropist
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Our Mission

We are a learner-driven community that aims to inspire, facilitate, and guide our young learners to find their calling and maintain a lifelong love of learning.

“We chose VVU because…

of the creativity and fostering a love for learning. We want our children to be able to have discussions and lead their own learning process.”

Greg & Mika Poulos

Join Us for a Shadow Morning!

A Shadow Morning at Vail Valley Unbound is more than just a visit — it’s the beginning of an adventure. We invite you to step into our world, where learning is joyful, children are empowered, and every day is an opportunity to grow.

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