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What School Didn’t Teach You: The Real Problem with “Real Life” Readiness
“I came out of high school knowing how to prove a triangle is a triangle… but I don’t know how to do my taxes.” That quote came up early in…Continue...
Read MoreStruggle Well: Why Doing Hard Things May Be the Best Path After High School
“It all comes down to the ability to actually do something that is difficult and learn from it.” That line kicked off a recent episode of the Unbound Podcast, and…Continue...
Read MoreWhat to Expect as a First-Year Ascend Student
“So what exactly is Ascend?” What an excellent question – we’re so glad you asked! Ascend, at its core, trains young adults to thrive by helping them understand and pursue…Continue...
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Reclaiming What Was Normal Yesterday: Choosing Timeless Values in a Culture That Forgot Them
“You’re going to have to do things that were normal until yesterday—and that means being radically countercultural.” That’s the challenge I put forward in a recent episode of the Unbound…Continue...
Read MoreWhat to Expect as a First-Year Ascend Student
“So what exactly is Ascend?” What an excellent question – we’re so glad you asked! Ascend, at its core, trains young adults to thrive by helping them understand and pursue…Continue...
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How much does Unbound cost?
If you’re dissatisfied with the environment and results of traditional education and are in the market for better alternatives for either high school or post-high school, then you’re probably looking…Continue...
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How Does Travel Work for Ascend Events?
One of the most important parts of Unbound’s Ascend program is the live, in-person events. How exactly do students get to all of these events?…Continue readingHow Does Travel Work for...
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The Unbound staff offer their perspective on current events and educational trends.
Reclaiming What Was Normal Yesterday: Choosing Timeless Values in a Culture That Forgot Them
“You’re going to have to do things that were normal until yesterday—and that means being radically countercultural.” That’s the challenge I put forward in a recent episode of the Unbound…Continue...
Read MoreWhat School Didn’t Teach You: The Real Problem with “Real Life” Readiness
“I came out of high school knowing how to prove a triangle is a triangle… but I don’t know how to do my taxes.” That quote came up early in…Continue...
Read MoreStruggle Well: Why Doing Hard Things May Be the Best Path After High School
“It all comes down to the ability to actually do something that is difficult and learn from it.” That line kicked off a recent episode of the Unbound Podcast, and…Continue...
Read MoreWorking with the 1% (Part 3): Doing Something Different Is Hard — But That’s Why It Matters
None of the common problems many educators talk about—like widespread AI cheating or student disengagement—match what we see at Ascend. Our students are different. We don’t have the kind of…Continue...
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Want to learn more about Unbound’s post high school training program, Ascend? Check out these articles!
Reclaiming What Was Normal Yesterday: Choosing Timeless Values in a Culture That Forgot Them
“You’re going to have to do things that were normal until yesterday—and that means being radically countercultural.” That’s the challenge I put forward in a recent episode of the Unbound…Continue...
Read MoreWhat School Didn’t Teach You: The Real Problem with “Real Life” Readiness
“I came out of high school knowing how to prove a triangle is a triangle… but I don’t know how to do my taxes.” That quote came up early in…Continue...
Read MoreStruggle Well: Why Doing Hard Things May Be the Best Path After High School
“It all comes down to the ability to actually do something that is difficult and learn from it.” That line kicked off a recent episode of the Unbound Podcast, and…Continue...
Read MoreWhat to Expect as a First-Year Ascend Student
“So what exactly is Ascend?” What an excellent question – we’re so glad you asked! Ascend, at its core, trains young adults to thrive by helping them understand and pursue…Continue...
Read MoreThe Road to Brave
Victoria Schurter uses personal stories and thoughtful insight in this series, where she dives into what it looks like to be brave.
In the End
This post was originally published on The Road to Brave. 10/17/24Somewhere on the road11 months to the day from our first steps onto the Road to Brave Every so often,…Continue...
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Brave Enough to Be Loved
This post was originally published on The Road to Brave. Sometimes to love is easy, but to accept love is hard. ~ Brent Weeks The idea seems simultaneously ridiculous and so,…Continue...
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Brave Enough to Love
This post was originally published on The Road to Brave. Have you ever read a blog post that was almost entirely questions? No? Well, me neither, but here you go.…Continue...
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Brave Enough to Trust
This post was originally published on The Road to Brave ‘Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus — just to take Him at His wordJust to rest upon His promise…Continue...
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Jonathan Brush
Jonathan Brush is the President and CEO of Unbound, a homeschool graduate, and a homeschool dad of six. He worked for nine years as a Director of Admissions for a private, liberal arts college, and then spent over ten years working in non-traditional higher education. Jonathan loves Unbound and Unbound students and dreams every single day about new ways to connect them to each other. He gets to work with the world’s best team and the most amazing student body in the history of the world (which is just as awesome as it sounds), and field questions about Rule 4 violations (ask an Unbound student to explain). Jonathan and his family make their home in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.
Jace Bower
Jace Bower is a Copywriter for Unbound. An Unbound alumnus, he has experienced firsthand the powerful advantages of doing college differently and participating in an intentional community. Jace graduated with his bachelor’s degree in History in 2016 and has worked in restaurant management and marketing since then. He also served on the Unbound Student Cabinet in 2019. The author of two books and a semi-regular blogger, Jace can often be found doing something with words. When he’s not, chances are he’s reading about theology, listening to music, or playing pool or tennis with his wife Shannon in their Virginia home.
Victoria Schurter
Victoria Schurter is the VP of Content and Development for Unbound. An Unbound graduate, Victoria has served in a variety of roles including student leadership, coaching, and in the Business and Leadership program. She is passionate about equipping young adults to recognize their potential, to know God, and make Him known in daily life. When she’s not working on an Unbound project, you can find her scribbling on a novel, playing a favorite instrument, riding horses, watching a sunset, or dreaming up some new adventure that absolutely includes the Pacific coastline. One of the best parts of her world is walking alongside her fellow Unbound students as they make an eternal impact in their generation.
David Rethemeyer
David Rethemeyer is the Marketing Manager for Unbound. He was a homeschool graduate by age 16, earned his BSBA through the Unbound program, and finished his MBA from Missouri S&T by age 21. He specializes in branding, content marketing, and digital advertising. In his spare time, David enjoys gaming with friends, going for long runs on the Katy trail, tinkering with his computer, coming up with Words of Wisdom (ask an Unbound student to explain) serving at his local church, and eating absurdly spicy chicken wings.