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Arizona is pioneering the future of education with Unbound Academy and Novatio School, integrating AI-driven personalized learning with hands-on life skills development. These innovative schools empower students to advance faster, gain real-world experience, and thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
Family Fun Halloween Bash
Come visit our booth at the free Family Fun Halloween Bash on Sunday October 26th at the Arizona Boardwalk located in Scottsdale, Arizona in the east Phoenix area.
Student Social - Chicken N Pickle
Unbundled 2026
Fairytale Finds Winter Market
Family Fun Harvest Festival
Civics Matters Summit
Phoenix Fan Fusion
Action & Adventure Day
Arizona Boardwalk
The Arizona charter school that runs on AI
Phoebe and Phillip never leave the classroom. They’re available around-the-clock to answer student questions by text or phone. But these aren’t teachers, they’re chatbots—cartoon-style faces of the artificial intelligence system that underpins Unbound Academy’s curriculum. Unbound Academy opened last fall in Arizona as an AI-powered, online charter school, serving students from fourth to eighth grade. Its promise: These kids may never set foot in a classroom, but they will earn top marks on standardized tests.
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Inside Arizona’s AI classrooms, where academics take 2 hours/day
Two Arizona schools are at the frontier of integrating artificial intelligence in the classroom where students learn all their academics from an AI instructor.Despite skepticism from the state superintendent of education and others, Unbound Academy and Novatio School, which are sister schools, say the early results are promising. Six months into the first school year, students are learning dramatically faster than their peers, according to Karissa Ham, the head of school at Novatio.
From Last to First: Arizona Schools Rethink Education
Unlike traditional schools that measure progress quarterly or annually, Novatio and Unbound use AI-supported systems that track student growth daily. Teachers review performance from the previous day, adjust instruction in real time, and ensure students are consistently moving toward individualized academic goals. Novatio School and Unbound Academy are rethinking education with flexible, technology-driven models that position Arizona as a proving ground for what’s possible when innovation leads.
How creativity and real-world courses are redefining Arizona schools
Arizona’s K to 12 landscape is rapidly shifting. Since 2020, the state’s public schools have lost more than 50,000 students, including roughly 18,000 who have transferred to charter schools and thousands more who have left traditional education altogether. At the same time, school districts across Arizona face budget uncertainty and growing concern about cuts to non-core programs that once fueled creativity and connection, such as arts, athletics and after-school clubs.
Civics Matters Summit
Unbound Academy students will be proudly participating in the Civics Matters Summit at State Farm Stadium hosted by the Arizona Cardinals.
Gov. Katie Hobbs is pushing for the state to invest more money and resources in public education
As Arizona faces ongoing challenges in public education including campus closures, overcrowded classrooms, and limited resources, families across the state are exploring new learning options that better meet their children’s needs. In a recent AZFamily news feature, Unbound Academy was highlighted as one such alternative.
Unbound Academy and Novatio introduce AI-powered learning model in Arizona
Unbound Academy, the first virtual charter school powered by AI, and Novatio, a private virtual school for grades 4–8, are building models that emphasize immersive clubs and project-based courses alongside core academics. Both schools use Prequel curriculum to compress core subjects into two hours a day, freeing time for hands-on learning, according to a press release.
Tucson’s Tween Author Puts Traditional Schooling on Notice
On a quiet afternoon in Tucson, seventh grader Sarah Sema opens her laptop the way some kids lace up cleats: with a sense of purpose. She is not cramming for a test or racing to finish worksheets. She is taking a quiet moment to revisit the debut novel she spent months researching, writing, and refining — a book now published and available on Amazon. And Sarah is just 12.
AI-driven schools in Arizona: Balancing innovation and equity
At Unbound Academy, their model empowers teachers to meet each student where they are. We don’t have a learning problem in schools today, we have an engagement problem. The AI lets us personalize academics so teachers can focus on relationships.
Private school quality without the price tag: Unbound Academy opens fall 2025 enrollment
Private school prices are out of reach for most families; but that doesn’t mean settling for less. Unbound Academy delivers top-tier academics, live instruction, and flexible learning at no cost.
No more teachers, no more books at private schools run by artificial intelligence
At the private Alpha School, artificial intelligence programs teach personalized math, science, language and reading lessons to students for two hours every morning while human “guides” cheer them on.
A.I.-Driven Education: Founded in Texas and Coming to a School Near You
In Austin, Texas, where the titans of technology have moved their companies and built mansions, some of their children are also subjects of a new innovation: schooling through artificial intelligence.
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AI-based instruction compressed into two daily hours, supplemented by human-guided coaching and enrichment. While its early results and rapid expansion invite excitement, debates remain over equity, social development, screen exposure, and the scalability of a model built around private, high-cost schooling.
Student Showcase
First session was amazing! Come see what our students have been up to in our Student Showcase. Virtually hosted by Unbound Academy students.
Phoenix Fan Fusion
Visit our booth for free Unbound Academy lightsabers. Our book will be open all of Fan Fusion weekend (previously known as Phoenix Comic Con) in the downstairs lobby of the Phoenix Convention Center, just north of the Footprint Arena and Chase Field.
Novatio School: Innovative, Personalized Virtual Learning for Arizona Families
As a mom of five and a passionate supporter of educational innovation, I’m always on the lookout for schools that truly understand and nurture each child’s unique potential. Novatio School, Arizona’s first virtual mastery-based school for grades 4–8, is exactly that—a forward-thinking, flexible, and empowering option for families who want something more than traditional education.
Tucson summer school uses AI to boost student learning
Parents say programs like Unbound Academy are critical in a fast-changing world. AI is reshaping every industry and it’s time for education to catch up so kids can be ready for the future.
New Arizona school with AI tutors helps teach kids financial literacy
One of Novatio’s students, 10-year-old Tyiir from Buckeye, is already putting what he’s learned into practice.
Explaining how AI is being implemented in schools
Head of School at Unbound Academy Michael Goto joins The Chris & Joe Show to explain how AI is being implemented into schools.
Here’s how Arizona schools are using AI to rethink education
In a quiet shift that may signal a broader evolution in education, two Arizona schools, Unbound Academy and Novatio School, are among the first in the state to fully embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as part of their core instructional model. The changes are not about replacing teachers with machines, school leaders emphasize, but about using technology to amplify what educators do best.
How a new Arizona school will use AI to teach students in 2-hour models
Hundreds of students in Arizona will soon be enrolling in a virtual school powered by artificial intelligence. Unbound Academy creates learning plans that are personalized for each student utilizing AI. According to Alpha School, which is based in Austin, Texas, and has a sister network of private and charter schools, its students post “some of the highest academic outcomes for K-12 in the country.”
AZ Schools make history with new ai program
A new artificial intelligence-driven education model is changing the way students learn in Arizona, condensing a full school day into just two hours while focusing on real-world skills.
AI-powered learning program launches in Arizona
A new artificial intelligence-driven education model is changing the way students learn in Arizona, condensing a full school day into just two hours while focusing on real-world skills.
The Impending Future Of AI-Government – But Who Controls The AI?
Unbound Academy, an AI-driven virtual school, is launching in Arizona, offering personalized, adaptive learning without traditional teachers. Instead, AI tailors lessons in real-time, tracking student progress and emotional cues to optimize learning speed. Unbound claims its model leads to 2.4x faster mastery than traditional classrooms, giving students customized education at their own pace.
Unbound Academy and Novatio School launch AI Learning in AZ
Arizona families are about to experience the future of education firsthand. Prequel, a groundbreaking life skills education company, has partnered with 2 Hour Learning, an AI-driven personalized learning platform, to launch two revolutionary schools.
This School Will Have Artificial Intelligence Teach Kids (With Some Human Help)
Unbound Academy was approved by the state school board last month, with enrollments beginning in January. The school’s model, which will prioritize AI in its delivery of core academics, is part of a continuing evolution of using AI technology in classrooms.
New Arizona school with AI tutors helps teach kids financial literacy
One of Novatio’s students, 10-year-old Tyiir from Buckeye, is already putting what he’s learned into practice.
Unbundled 2026
At Unbundled, families and innovators reimagine K-12 education. Here, we embrace educating outside the lines. Our mission is to ignite and equip a revolution in learning, where every child’s education is as unique as they are. We bring together visionary educators, innovative ed-entrepreneurs, and families under one roof. Together, we’re building a future where education is flexible, personalized, and designed to help every child thrive.
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Student Social (Top Golf)
Current and prospective students come celebrate the start of a new semester at Top Golf (Tucson)! Join one of our virtual sessions to learn more about the future of education, now serving grades 4th to 8th. Calendar will include both inperson and virtual gatherings.
Civics Matters Summit
Unbound Academy students will be proudly participating in the Civics Matters Summit at State Farm Stadium hosted by the Arizona Cardinals.
Fairytale Finds Winter Market
Come visit our booth at the Fairytale Winter Market at Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Arizona close to our Buckeye, Peoria, Avondale, Laveen, Tolleson, Surprise, and west Phoenix families. “The Fairytale Winter Market is a Disney-inspired event held at Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Arizona. This enchanting market features a variety of vendors offering unique, whimsical items, creating a magical atmosphere reminiscent of a fairytale world. Attendees can enjoy themed merchandise, festive decorations, and a family-friendly environment.”
Student Social - Chicken N Pickle
Join Unbound Academy at Chicken N Pickle at Glendale Westgate for a fun morning of games, activities, and getting to meet fellow families and students in person.
Family Fun Halloween Bash
Come visit our booth at the free Family Fun Halloween Bash on Sunday October 26th at the Arizona Boardwalk located in Scottsdale, Arizona in the east Phoenix area.
Student Showcase
First session was amazing! Come see what our students have been up to in our Student Showcase. Virtually hosted by Unbound Academy students.
Discovery Day
Come see what we’re about in a free one day summer session. Students will demo our academics and do interactive workshops modelling our afternoon life skills curriculum. Lunch provided. Camp locations in Queen Creek, Chandler, Peoria, Paradise Valley, Tucson, Goodyear, Avondale, and Phoenix.
Phoenix Fan Fusion
Visit our booth for free Unbound Academy lightsabers. Our book will be open all of Fan Fusion weekend (previously known as Phoenix Comic Con) in the downstairs lobby of the Phoenix Convention Center, just north of the Footprint Arena and Chase Field.
The Arizona charter school that runs on AI
Phoebe and Phillip never leave the classroom. They’re available around-the-clock to answer student questions by text or phone. But these aren’t teachers, they’re chatbots—cartoon-style faces of the artificial intelligence system that underpins Unbound Academy’s curriculum. Unbound Academy opened last fall in Arizona as an AI-powered, online charter school, serving students from fourth to eighth grade. Its promise: These kids may never set foot in a classroom, but they will earn top marks on standardized tests.
Inside Arizona’s AI classrooms, where academics take 2 hours/day
Two Arizona schools are at the frontier of integrating artificial intelligence in the classroom where students learn all their academics from an AI instructor.Despite skepticism from the state superintendent of education and others, Unbound Academy and Novatio School, which are sister schools, say the early results are promising. Six months into the first school year, students are learning dramatically faster than their peers, according to Karissa Ham, the head of school at Novatio.
From Last to First: Arizona Schools Rethink Education
Unlike traditional schools that measure progress quarterly or annually, Novatio and Unbound use AI-supported systems that track student growth daily. Teachers review performance from the previous day, adjust instruction in real time, and ensure students are consistently moving toward individualized academic goals. Novatio School and Unbound Academy are rethinking education with flexible, technology-driven models that position Arizona as a proving ground for what’s possible when innovation leads.
No more teachers, no more books at private schools run by artificial intelligence
At the private Alpha School, artificial intelligence programs teach personalized math, science, language and reading lessons to students for two hours every morning while human “guides” cheer them on.
A.I.-Driven Education: Founded in Texas and Coming to a School Near You
In Austin, Texas, where the titans of technology have moved their companies and built mansions, some of their children are also subjects of a new innovation: schooling through artificial intelligence.
aI-driven education founded texas coming school near you clone
AI-based instruction compressed into two daily hours, supplemented by human-guided coaching and enrichment. While its early results and rapid expansion invite excitement, debates remain over equity, social development, screen exposure, and the scalability of a model built around private, high-cost schooling.
New Arizona school with AI tutors helps teach kids financial literacy
One of Novatio’s students, 10-year-old Tyiir from Buckeye, is already putting what he’s learned into practice.
Tucson summer school uses AI to boost student learning
Parents say programs like Unbound Academy are critical in a fast-changing world. AI is reshaping every industry and it’s time for education to catch up so kids can be ready for the future.
How a new Arizona school will use AI to teach students in 2-hour models
Hundreds of students in Arizona will soon be enrolling in a virtual school powered by artificial intelligence. Unbound Academy creates learning plans that are personalized for each student utilizing AI. According to Alpha School, which is based in Austin, Texas, and has a sister network of private and charter schools, its students post “some of the highest academic outcomes for K-12 in the country.”
Unbound Academy and Novatio introduce AI-powered learning model in Arizona
Unbound Academy, the first virtual charter school powered by AI, and Novatio, a private virtual school for grades 4–8, are building models that emphasize immersive clubs and project-based courses alongside core academics. Both schools use Prequel curriculum to compress core subjects into two hours a day, freeing time for hands-on learning, according to a press release.
Tucson’s Tween Author Puts Traditional Schooling on Notice
On a quiet afternoon in Tucson, seventh grader Sarah Sema opens her laptop the way some kids lace up cleats: with a sense of purpose. She is not cramming for a test or racing to finish worksheets. She is taking a quiet moment to revisit the debut novel she spent months researching, writing, and refining — a book now published and available on Amazon. And Sarah is just 12.
This School Will Have Artificial Intelligence Teach Kids (With Some Human Help)
Unbound Academy was approved by the state school board last month, with enrollments beginning in January. The school’s model, which will prioritize AI in its delivery of core academics, is part of a continuing evolution of using AI technology in classrooms.
Unbound Academy and Novatio School launch AI Learning in AZ
Arizona families are about to experience the future of education firsthand. Prequel, a groundbreaking life skills education company, has partnered with 2 Hour Learning, an AI-driven personalized learning platform, to launch two revolutionary schools.
AI-driven schools in Arizona: Balancing innovation and equity
At Unbound Academy, their model empowers teachers to meet each student where they are. We don’t have a learning problem in schools today, we have an engagement problem. The AI lets us personalize academics so teachers can focus on relationships.
Private school quality without the price tag: Unbound Academy opens fall 2025 enrollment
Private school prices are out of reach for most families; but that doesn’t mean settling for less. Unbound Academy delivers top-tier academics, live instruction, and flexible learning at no cost.
AI-powered learning program launches in Arizona
A new artificial intelligence-driven education model is changing the way students learn in Arizona, condensing a full school day into just two hours while focusing on real-world skills.
aI-driven education founded texas coming school near you clone
AI-based instruction compressed into two daily hours, supplemented by human-guided coaching and enrichment. While its early results and rapid expansion invite excitement, debates remain over equity, social development, screen exposure, and the scalability of a model built around private, high-cost schooling.
Alpha School combines AI for "raw" skills with PBL for practical skills
In Austin, Texas, where the titans of technology have moved their companies and built mansions, some of their children are also subjects of a new innovation: schooling through artificial intelligence.
How a new Arizona school will use AI to teach students in 2-hour models
Hundreds of students in Arizona will soon be enrolling in a virtual school powered by artificial intelligence. Unbound Academy creates learning plans that are personalized for each student utilizing AI. According to Alpha School, which is based in Austin, Texas, and has a sister network of private and charter schools, its students post “some of the highest academic outcomes for K-12 in the country.”
aI-driven education founded texas coming school near you clone
AI-based instruction compressed into two daily hours, supplemented by human-guided coaching and enrichment. While its early results and rapid expansion invite excitement, debates remain over equity, social development, screen exposure, and the scalability of a model built around private, high-cost schooling.
Tucson summer school uses AI to boost student learning
Parents say programs like Unbound Academy are critical in a fast-changing world. AI is reshaping every industry and it’s time for education to catch up so kids can be ready for the future.
How Prequel is Empowering the Next Generation with AI & Life Skills
Founder Ivy Xu was featured on Business for Breakfast’s Business Leaders Spotlight, discussing Prequel’s mission to revolutionize education through AI-powered learning. She shared how Prequel started as an entrepreneurship summer camp and evolved into a life skills education platform, now partnering with Two Hour Learning to launch Unbound Academy and Novato School in Arizona. These schools integrate AI-driven adaptive learning, allowing students to complete core academics in two hours and spend the rest of their day on hands-on, real-world skills.
The Impending Future Of AI-Government – But Who Controls The AI?
Unbound Academy, an AI-driven virtual school, is launching in Arizona, offering personalized, adaptive learning without traditional teachers. Instead, AI tailors lessons in real-time, tracking student progress and emotional cues to optimize learning speed. Unbound claims its model leads to 2.4x faster mastery than traditional classrooms, giving students customized education at their own pace.
aI-driven education founded texas coming school near you clone
AI-based instruction compressed into two daily hours, supplemented by human-guided coaching and enrichment. While its early results and rapid expansion invite excitement, debates remain over equity, social development, screen exposure, and the scalability of a model built around private, high-cost schooling.