Academic instruction will be whittled down to just two hours. The remainder of the student’s day will include “life-skills workshops” about critical thinking, creative problem-solving, financial literacy, public speaking, goal setting, and entrepreneurship.
The school promised a learning experience without frustration or boredom, ensuring optimal engagement and progress.
Supported by major players like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Unbound aims to refine its model for broader adoption across states like Arkansas and Utah.
“The founders of Unbound Academic Institute began with opening a high-end private school, Alpha, for the same reason Elon Musk started with higher-end Teslas: to create a product that generates insights and funding for future research and development,” the company wrote in its application.
