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New Designs for School

The Real Deal: An Innovative Learning Experience with Project Invent

A student was “blown away” by a program that encouraged her to create, experiment, and learn from failure—in a real project that benefited her community.
New Designs for School

Project Invent Empowers Young Changemakers to Solve Real Problems for Real People

When students design and invent solutions for community partners, their sense of agency rapidly develops and they are more motivated and engaged in learning.
Designing for Equity

Nurturing STEM Identity and Belonging: The Role of Equitable Program Implementation in Project Invent

STEM curriculum and programs can foster STEM identity, belonging, and future-resilient skills among young innovators passionate about making an impact in their community.
Why Schools Need to Change

Rethinking Education: Prioritizing Creativity and People over Grades and Rubrics

Why do students spend so much time solving problems that have already been solved? This student says it’s time to release students’ creativity and innovation in our classrooms.
New Designs for School

Using Design Thinking for Equitable Remote Classrooms

Educators can redesign "classrooms" for equitable and engaging virtual learning with design thinking, community-centered learning, and teacher resources.
Designing for Equity

Who Gets to Be an Inventor? Using a Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Approach to Help All Students See Themselves as Inventors

All students deserve to see themselves as inventors. Project Invent updated its curriculum and programming to be culturally responsive, sustaining, and equitable in order to make it possible.
New Designs for School

From Teacher to Teammate: Real-World Projects Challenge Students and Teachers Alike

Through community-based projects, students learn to use design thinking to solve problems, address community needs, and make an impact and teachers become partners.
New Designs for School

Creating Community Problem-Solvers in a School Makerspace

Students beg for learning that connects to their lives. With a makerspace and community partnerships, students can solve real-world problems in their communities.
Why Schools Need to Change

Purpose and Problem-Solving: Developing Leaders in the Classroom

As educators transform learning in their classrooms, they can develop their students' talent and their own leadership while also making a difference for their community.
New Designs for School

3 Lessons from Transforming My Classroom

From daily stress headaches to teaching that's once again manageable and enjoyable. Find out how this teacher turned around her professional practice with self-paced, mastery-based learning.