Empowering the Innovators, Thinkers, and Leaders of Tomorrow
UnSchool is not just a school; it’s a vibrant learning community committed to redefining education for the 21st century. We believe that each student is unique, with their own talents, interests, and learning styles. Our goal is to nurture this individual potential, fostering an environment where students are empowered to explore, create, and grow.
Sanket Baralay
Founder
Sanket Baralay is a dynamic leader and the founder of UnSchool, an innovative educational institution emphasizing holistic development and “Meta Skills” like critical thinking and creativity. He previously founded FIGmd in 2010, a leader in healthcare intelligence, creating solutions that simplified data acquisition using machine learning. FIGmd’s acquisition by MRO Corporation in 2021 expanded his influence in healthcare technology, showcasing his commitment to transformative and visionary leadership in both education and healthcare technology.
Our Vision
Our vision at UnSchool is to foster a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where Empowerment, Exploration, Fortitude, Compassion, Initiative, and Diversity are the guiding principles. We are committed to nurturing each student’s unique potential, fueling their curiosity through diverse learning experiences, and cultivating resilience for them to thrive amidst challenges. We envision a community where compassion drives understanding and harmonious relationships, and where the spirit of initiative propels innovative thinking and positive change.
Our Mission
Our mission at UnSchool is to create an empowering and nurturing environment that fosters each student’s unique potential. Through a curriculum focused on Exploration, we ignite curiosity and creativity, enabling students to venture beyond traditional boundaries and discover new horizons. We strive to build Fortitude by transforming challenges into opportunities for growth and leadership. We instill Compassionate Teamwork, fostering an understanding and appreciation of diverse perspectives, while promoting harmony between individual achievement and societal wellbeing. With an emphasis on Initiative, we cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit, teaching our students to seize opportunities, take calculated risks, and drive positive change. We champion Diversity, offering a broad spectrum of learning experiences that encourage intellectual growth and lifelong passion for learning.
At UnSchool, we are not just preparing our students for academic success. We are empowering them to become change agents in their communities and proactive contributors to their future, capable of adapting to change, embracing opportunities, and driving positive and impactful transformations.
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Our Philosophy
At UnSchool, we challenge the traditional one-size-fits-all approach to education. We believe in a personalized, learner-centered approach that values curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. Guided by our eight key pillars – Empowerment, Exploration, Fortitude, Compassion, Obsession, Initiative, Diversity, and Inner Growth – we strive to equip our students with the essential skills and attitudes needed to thrive in the 21st century.
Empowerment
At UnSchool, we recognize the unique potential within every student. We foster an environment that empowers them to grow, learn, and contribute positively to the world. Our emphasis on empowerment equips students with the confidence and skills necessary to navigate their academic journey and beyond.
Exploration
We champion the spirit of curiosity and creativity through exploration. At UnSchool, learning extends beyond textbooks and classrooms. We encourage students to delve into various subject areas, experiment with ideas, and imagine the limitless possibilities.
Fortitude
We understand that challenges are inevitable, and navigating them successfully requires fortitude. At UnSchool, we cultivate resilience, teaching students to view adversity as opportunities for growth, and fostering leadership qualities.
Compassion
Obsession
Initiative
Diversity
Inner Growth
Knowledge & Competency
At UnSchool, we embark on a dual journey of Knowledge and Competency, two essential aspects of learning that guide our educational philosophy.
Knowledge: The Foundation of Understanding
Knowledge is the accumulation of facts, theories, and principles about a subject. It’s the understanding of physics formulas, the events of history, or the words of a foreign language. But at UnSchool, Knowledge is more than memorization; it’s about comprehension and connection.
Competency: The Power of Application
Competency goes beyond knowing; it’s about doing. It’s the ability to use physics formulas to solve problems, to speak a foreign language in conversation, or to apply historical insights in today’s world. Competency is the practical side of learning, turning Knowledge into action.
We believe that true education involves both knowing and doing. At UnSchool, students are guided to build a strong foundation of Knowledge and then apply it through Competency. Through a blend of theoretical study and hands-on experiences, our learners not only understand the world but also engage with it.
Join us in this transformative educational experience, where assessments are not about judging but about understanding, guiding, and inspiring learners towards a fulfilling and successful lifelong learning journey. Assessment at UnSchool is about celebrating strengths, acknowledging struggles, and empowering students to become confident, competent, and compassionate learners.