What if children are far more capable than we imagine?
Vail Valley Unbound 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.
Experience how we are transforming education in this documentary.
What makes Vail Valley Unbound different?
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Young people doing challenging
work at their own pace.
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.
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On a Hero’s Journey, with challenges, adventures, fellow travelers, and guides.
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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
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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
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