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Dr. Akilah WIllery is a dynamic educator, entrepreneur, and digital transformation expert. She empowers education and business leaders to thrive through innovative eLearning solutions and automation strategies.
In this episode we focus on the specific benefits, cautions, guidelines, and opportunities afforded by video resources in classroom settings.
Dr. Willery's ability to bridge the gap between technology and pedagogy has earned her recognition as a leading
expert in the field.
Resources:
Request a trial of Boclips Classroom. BoClips offers educators access to 1.7 million safe and distraction-free educational videos, curated by curriculum and state standards. Quickly and easily find content from premium brands like Ted, SciShow, and Newsy and share video directly with students via link.
Educational videos drive greater student engagement when shared in a safe, distraction-free environment. Teachers can save time by finding videos aligned to curriculum learning objectives and sorted by age, subject, and pedagogical use case.
Connect with Dr. Akilah Willery through her webiste at http://upskillservices.site. Dr. Willery provides career coaching for veteran educators.
Listen to Akilah Willery at "The Melanated Midlife" podcast
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Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Veteran English teacher Carrie Shevlin couldn't wait to tell the EdCuration listeners about how Scribo from Literatu has given her students loads of confidence with their writing, greatly improved their outcomes, and made both her planning and grading quicker, easier and much more personalized.
While AI can never take the place of a teacher, Carrie says Scribo gives both her and her students a huge boost toward stronger, skillful writing.
Resources:
Scribo by Literatu is designed to improve student writing skills by providing real-time feedback, personalized insights, and actionable strategies. It helps students improve their writing proficiency while offering educators valuable data to tailor instruction.
As part of the SchoolDay Collection, by Global Grid for Learning (GG4L), Scribo is available for a free pilot without requiring or collecting PII student data.
SchoolDay Collection products are available for purchase on the AWS Marketplace.
More Information:
About Scribo's Writing improvement platform
Saving teachers time across disciplines at Woodland Hills School District
Motivating students to care about writing at New Waverly High School in Texas
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Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
After bouncing between two very different demographics in Georgia and Washington State, veteran English teacher, Julia Cafaro, was determined to find strategies, resources and texts that brought success and excitement for her students regardless of district or demographic.
Along her journey a few resources have truly stood out. In this episode she shares how the The Alexandria Learning Ecosystem for Educators, or ALEE, made her job so much easier while also increasing engagement and outcomes for her students - particularly in their writing.
Resources:
ALEE for Middle School is available at EdCuration.com. The ALEE instructional tool provides teachers with everything they need to teach a book effectively, all in one place.
Teachers use ALEE to create standards-aligned novel units, plan rigorous and differentiated lessons, find relevant paired texts, and develop content expertise.
To inquire about a free pilot opportunity reach out to marjorie@myalee.com or click the "schedule a demo" button here.
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Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Amy Ely, Director of STEM at Detroit Catholic Central High School, announces the opening of the George & Mary Turek Hall of Science - state-of-the-art 57,000 sq ft STEM Center.
Learn about the cutting-edge facilities including a large-scale observatory, robotics labs, and an advanced greenhouse for sustainability projects. She captivating descriptions include full-motion flight simulators and immersive theaters that can stream astronomical data.
Amy emphasizes the importance of future readiness and project-based learning. highlighting the importance of collaboration and adaptation in education.
Her vision is to prepare students not only for current STEM careers but also for those that will emerge in the future, embodying her belief that education should be both forward-thinking and deeply connected to real-world applications.
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School Passport empowers schools govern the exchange of student, staff, and parent PII data with SaaS vendors, approve and publish apps to a district or school branded on-demand AppStore, and delegate to school staff and teachers the ability to activate apps within their groups.
Learn more about Detroit Catholic Central High School
See the George and Mary Turek Hall of Science
Take a video tour here
Hear more on The STEM podcast
Learn Why Fewer Young Men are Choosing to Pursue College Degrees (From PBS)
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Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
The late Sir Ken Robinson once quipped that many of us feel like, "Math is a party to which we have not been invited."
Today's guest, Peter Coe, wants to make sure those invitations get delivered. As the Founder and Lead K-12 Mathematics Consultant at Coe Learning, LLC, Peter works to make sure students not only get invited to the party, but that once they arrive it's party worth staying for.
Peter works with schools, districts, and organizations on the equitable mindsets, technical skills, resources, and infrastructure required to provide rich, engaging mathematical learning experiences for K-12 students.
A mathematician by training, he has taught in both district and charter schools, and served as a mentor teacher, department chair, and instructional coach.
He is a recipient of the Math for America's Master Teacher and School Leader fellowships.
Peter helped lead the development of the EngageNY mathematics curriculum, as well as realignment of the state assessment program in mathematics. He also helped found and served as Chief Academic Officer of UnboundEd, leading the development of the Standards Institute mathematics pathway and advising numerous organizations and school districts on K-12 mathematics strategy.
Peter has been a speaker at the NCTM and NCSM National Conferences, SXSWEdu, Learning Forward, and other national conventions.
Today he shares advice to districts in how to shift both their practices and resources to raise engagement and achievement in math classrooms.
Resources:
Episode sponsor, Mathseeds is an award winning early math program designed to help build students' confidence and enthusiasm for math in the early years.
The engaging program combines highly structured lessons with fun motivational elements, ensuring key concepts are learned in depth.
Mathseeds is trusted by teachers for its curriculum alignment to state standards and proven effectiveness, earning ESSA Level II evidence certification.
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Want to partner with Peter Coe to build a world where all students are included in the math party? Go to coelearning.org
Learn more about Peter Coe
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Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
District leaders all across the country have long lamented the dearth of high-quality, culturally relevant and engaging curriculum for history and social studies.
And it's not just leaders and teachers. Students surveyed also report that they don't see themselves in the curriculum, feel that they are only learning one side of history, and that none of it seems to have anything to do with them or their lives.
Nichol Everett, K-12 Social Studies Instruction Facilitator for Tacoma Public Schools, partnered with Educurious to co-design a project-based, interactive, Civics unit called Advocacy in Action that has students and teachers cheering and achieving. Find out how they did it in this inspiring episode.
Resources:
Learn more about Educurious' project-based courses, aligned to state and national standards, and written on a foundation of research-based design principles for learning.
Learning in Action Blog: Why Project Based Learning is Necessary for Deep Understanding in Social Studies
Learning in Action Blog: 5 Reasons Why Project-Based Learning is Essential to Social Studies Instruction
Hear how Cross-Content, Customized Project-Based Units Have Revolutionized Learning in Three Districts
Learn more about The Educurious Experience
Free Micro-Learning ExPLoration with Educurious! Transformative State History: learn how to engage your students with PBL unit, Decisions that Define Us
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Monday Jun 24, 2024
Monday Jun 24, 2024
We're joned today by Monica Schultz, Senior Manager for Navigator Services with Denver Public Schools, and Nazli José, a student at Montebello Career and Technical School. They enthusiastically share the many benefits of the School Passport Administrator digital internship offered through GG4L. The program provides both High School and college credit for students while giving them real-world tech skills and providing the full flexibility of a digital certification.
Resources:
Inquire about the Certified School Passport Administrator (CSPA)digital internship program HERE. The CSPA program offers high school students a 60-hour internship with a mix of academic and hands-on experiences, with certification and college credit included.
Access program overview & syllabus HERE
GG4L’s School Passport® is a data exchange platform that exchanges any data with any EdTech product, eliminates the need to share student PII and is easy to implement for schools and vendors. It empowers schools to centrally:
- Govern the exchange of student, staff, and parent PII data with SaaS vendors
- Approve and publish apps to a district or school branded on-demand AppStore
- Delegate to school staff and teachers the ability to activate apps within their managed groups on-demand
School Passport® is used by over 25,000 schools in the US and abroad.
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Thursday May 30, 2024
Thursday May 30, 2024
Richard Kincaid, the State Director of Career and Technical Education for the District of Columbia, shares his journey to becoming a passionate advocate for educational equity and opportunity. His career spans over two decades, during which he has dedicated himself to building systems that drive meaningful impact in K-12 public schools, government, and educational non-profits.
Kincaid's focus is on Career and Technical Education (CTE), providing students with access to diverse pathways beyond traditional academia, whether directly into college, the workforce, or national service.
The conversation delves into the establishment of Washington, DC's first Advanced Technical Center (ATC), aimed at providing CTE courses that were previously out of reach for many students. The ATC offers programs in nursing, cybersecurity, and more, providing students with industry-recognized credentials and dual credits, saving them thousands of dollars in future education costs. Kincaid highlights the center's inclusive transportation model, ensuring access for all students regardless of location.
Moreover, Kincaid discusses the significance of CTE programs in addressing workforce shortages, particularly in high-demand fields. He emphasizes the need to dispel stigmas surrounding trades and vocational education, showcasing success stories of students finding fulfilling careers through CTE pathways.
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With a carefully designed, student-centered experience, Xello meets accessibility standards and offers age-appropriate career development for every student K-12. Xello creates effective educator workflows so you can spend less time checking boxes and more time helping students. Learn more here or here.
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Hear from hear from Laura Benisch, the Director of Career Planning and Partnerships at the Lincoln Academy Public Charter School in Beloit Wisconsin, about real-world and career-focused learning, and the platform that is supporting all of the educators and K-12 scholars in the state of Wisconsin in career exploration.
Learn the story behind Xello from CEO and co-founder Jeff Harris.
Reach out to Richard W. Kincaid
State Director, Career and Technical Education
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Twitter: @careertechninja
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Thursday May 09, 2024
Thursday May 09, 2024
In this episode we learn from Andrea Becker, the lead instructor at the Virtual Learning Academy Consortium (or VLAC) in Michigan, and her colleague Amanda McKay, the supervisor of student services with VLAC. While virtual learning was happening prior to 2020 but it has certainly been normalized as a viable option for many more students since the pandemic. We wanted to learn from Andrea and Amanda, veterans in the field of virtual learning, about how to do it well, and the components that make it most effective, and the curriculum program that is bringing huge success to students at all levels of need and ability.
Resources:
Learn more, or reach out to Lincoln Learning here
Check out Lincoln Learning's podcast and Lincoln Learning's blog
Hear how Lincoln Learning is partnering with Urban Green Education to reach learners across the globe
Learn more about Michigan's Virtual Learning Academy Consortium
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Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Dr. Charles Dana Hall, co-founder of Sterling Literacy Consulting, works with schools and districts across the country, many of which have been identified for improvement, to bring them to recognized levels of high performance in reading. In this episode he shares his passion and the research-backed strategies that serve every student - offering many examples of what is possible when using the science of reading systematically.
Resources:
Reading Eggs is the multi award winning online reading program for grades PreK-5. Fully aligned with the Science of Reading and utilizing the five essential keys to reading success, the program unlocks all aspects of learning to read for students.
Reading Eggs is trusted by teachers for its curriculum alignment to state standards and proven effectiveness, earning ESSA Level III evidence certification. Learn more at EdCuration.com
Sterling Literacy Consulting works to provide . . .
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all students with equitable learning experiences and access to rigorous instruction that develops foundational and life-long literacy skills so they can be successful in their education, life, and career experiences.
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educators with professional learning experiences that are accessible, valuable, and immediately applicable to their instructional repertoire.
How the Brain Learns to Read - Professor Stanislas Dehaene
#TurnThePageProject - Emily Hanford
Sold a Story podcast with Emily Hansford
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Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
This episode of the EdCuration Podcast is brought to you by Sanako Connect at Multimedia Solutions Inc.
Guest Stephanie Knight from the Center for Applied Second Language Studies, explores the paradigm shift in world language learning catalyzed by technology integration, the significance of starting foreign language study early, and how global economy shines a spotlight on the shifting educational landscape.
We also discuss the ingenious iAgents 21st Century Global Competence Curriculum, a CASLS initiative aimed at solving 'resource scarcity' with creative approaches. This curriculum makes language learning an interconnected endeavor by introducing 18 different languages to elementary learners intersecting with fundamental subjects like math and English.
The episode also uncovers crucial insights into the rising demand for bilingual skills in the job market due to increasing globalization, cognitive boosters derived from learning a foreign language, the role of AI technologies in facilitating multilingual transactions, and the transformative potential of the Intercultural Pragmatic and Interactional Competence Framework.
We scrutinize the effectiveness of language learning strategies in the modern digital age and the use of mixed reality for enhancing language learning experiences. Further, we discuss opportunities provided by the Center for Applied Second Language Studies to diverse learners, teachers, and leaders, and how to select high-quality language instruction programs that aligns with defined learning objectives.
This episode gifts you with practical strategies and tools to amplify your language-learning experience in the digital era.
Resources:
Sanako Language Lab from Multimedia Solutions is an agile, easy to use full-featured live online language lab. Teach any language in classrooms and remotely at the same time. No additional workload. Web-based. Runs on all browsers using PCs, laptops, tablets, smartphones & Chromebooks. Teach synchronously or asynchronously.
Connects speaking pronunciation and listening activities develop students' fluency and confidence in any language. Developed following highest standards in accessibility guidelines to be accessible also for students including with disabilities such as deaf and visual impairments
Explore the resources of University of Oregon's Center for Applied Second Language Study
Learn more about Stephanie Knight here, or reach out at knights@uoregon.edu
Check out the Radio Ambulante podcast, with Spanish study and educational resources!
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Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Dive deep into the exciting universe of Academic eSports with our distinguished guest, Dr. Katrina Adkins. Leveraging her vast experience as an educator and a passionate gamer, Dr. Adkins enlightens us about the significant role eSports can play in reshaping K-12 education.
The three key principals of eSports - curriculum, competition, and careers - underscore the transformative potential of a competitive, yet cooperative gaming environment. Dr. Adkins offers a fresh perspective on how eSports can boost learning experiences and pave the way for a myriad of career opportunities in the booming industry.
Redressing common misconceptions, she also addresses essential concerns about increased screen time and highlights the multifaceted benefits of eSports – from improved cognitive abilities and hand-eye coordination to fostering social-emotional learning. She offers rich insights into the progressive integration of eSports into academics, suggesting simple and practical steps for schools interested in nurturing competitive eSports programs.
This episode illuminates the path for educators, parents, and administrators interested in incorporating eSports, spelling out strategies for overcoming challenges and ensuring sustainability amidst high turnover. Dr. Adkins also demystifies the eSports job market, pointing out the wide range of careers that extend beyond gaming.
Resources:
Ignite interest and engagement in computer science and STEM through the exciting field of esports. With the USAEL toolkit, students and schools will have everything they need to start and run their very own esports team, enhancing learning in the classroom through play.
Join the CodeCombat AI League -- both a competitive AI battle simulator and game engine for learning real Python and JavaScript code.
The AI League allows students to showcase their understanding of coding concepts in a new creative environment and practice problem solving strategies as they go head to head in battle against their classmates. Competitive coding has never been so epic!
Follow Dr Adkins on twitter
Connect to Dr Adkins on Linkedin
And learn more about Dr. Katrina Adkins, her work, resources and speaking engagements check out Dr. Adkins' website
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Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
In this exciting episode of the EdCuration podcast, we are joined by Jeffrey Bradbury, an influential figure in educational technology. We discussed his journey from being a music teacher to a predominant instructional coach, highlighting the importance of adaptability in learning dynamics. We also tackled the misconceptions about the role of instructional coaches and their potential to tackle district-level challenges.
Bradbury’s commitment to open dialogue across all levels of the educational field is emphasized throughout the podcast. He stresses the necessity of better communication between administrators and teachers, as well as the need for a strategic approach to maximizing the efficiency of the resources available. The conversation also explores the contents of his book, in which he outlines his vision for the future of instructional coaching.
This episode also emphasizes the significance of the vertical approach, as opposed to the traditional horizontal one, when it comes to instructional coaching. We discuss how such an innovative method could be implemented from the central office level and the importance of collaboration across different departments.
Moreover, we explore how instructional coaches can prove their value using definable performance data. We discuss in detail the challenges faced by coaches in different situations, whether being the sole coach in the district or a member of a centralized coaching team. We also touch on goal identification, the building of support networks, and more.
Towards the end of the episode, we emphasize the importance of a unified strategic plan from the administration. We wrap up with a call to action for coaches to remember that they are not alone and to continually seek ways to assert their value within the education sector. Tune in to get a wealth of knowledge on instructional coaching and its potential to reshape the educational landscape.
Resources:
Edge*U is a powerful, instruction-focused professional learning system that adapts to the needs of educators designed by teachers, for teachers. EdgeU builds teacher capacity and directly impacts student learning in the form of microcredentials (badges). Talk to a representative, learn about bulk discounts, schedule a demo or inquire about a Free Pilot here.
Reach out to Jeffrey Bradbury on LinkedIn
Learn how to leverage your strategic goals and Vision through your instructional coaches, to create a Standards-Based Culture for future-ready digital learning at Teachercast.net
Take your coaching to the next level with Jeffrey Bradbury at Ask the Tech Coach.
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Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Ayinde Bennett, from The Urban Assembly, is passionate about post-secondary success and career readiness. Learn about the tool and the program that is putting Urban Assembly graduates far above the national average in post-secondary success.
Resources:
Xello is the only career development program built with the entire district community in mind. Xello provides every student of all pathways the freedom to create meaningful future plans, while giving educators the resources they need to help students.
With a carefully designed, student-centered experience, Xello meets accessibility standards and offers age-appropriate career development for every student K-12. Xello creates effective educator workflows so you can spend less time checking boxes and more time helping students.
Schedule a demo, or talk to a representative
Connect with Ayinde Bennett on LinkedIn
Learn more about The Urban Assembly. Meet Ayinde's team and learn more about their post-secondary readiness program.
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Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Author and educator Dr. Charles Barrett has been a High School and Middle school psychologist for over 13 years, and is currently a K-12 administrator in Washington DC. He is a frequent speaker and workshop presenter for educators, families, and community organizations on the topic of social justice. See his many books in the notes below. Today we discuss his most recent book Social Justice in Schools: A Framework for Equity in Education.
Resources:
Connect to The Institute for Humane Education's Solutionary Framework.
The Solutionary Framework is a multi-step approach that teaches students to think like solutionaries, someone who is able to identify and address unjust systems, from problem identification to solution implementation. The framework can be adapted to fit into existing curriculum.
Students engaged in solutionary learning think more critically and systemically; demonstrate greater compassion for other people, animals, and the environment; and feel a greater sense of agency and optimism in the face of significant social and environmental challenges.
The Institute for Humane Education's website
IHE's Micro-Credential Program
IHE's Graduate Programs through Antioch University
The IHE podcast, Evolve with Zoe Weil
Hear from teacher Julia Fliss, about how the solutionary framework applies with her students.
A free Introduction to Solutionary Teaching and Learning for teachers - In this four-part mini-course, you will learn what a solutionary is and how bringing solutionary teaching and learning into our education system benefits our youth, our communities, and our world. Get a framework and supporting resources to help you bring solutionary teaching and learning into your classroom or school.
Connect to Dr. Charles Barrett
Purchase Social Justice in Schools: A Framework for Equality in Education by Charles Barrett, PhD.
Find all of Dr. Barrett's other books and resources here
Charles Barrett's Focus on the Fence blog post and graphic illustrations
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Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Instructional Technology Resource teacher, Ginnie German, shares why TeacherMade was the number one resource she recommends for her teachers. Learn about all the ways that it lightens teacher workloads, while providing timely relevant feedback for students, and improving scores and outcomes.
Ginnie says, "If I could only ask for one thing for my teachers, it would be this."
Resources:
Connect to TeacherMade. You can subscribe directly, chat with a representative, or start a free 30-day trial.
TeacherMade was founded by Teachers, and they carry an undying love for those of you out there doing the hard work in the classroom. Let them know how they can help you by sending your ideas to support@teachermade.com and they will be passed straight on to Teachermade’s ridiculously dedicated product developers.
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Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Students struggling to read in upper elementary, middle school, and beyond present a unique challenge for teachers in terms of appropriate resources. Erin Paske is a dyslexia tutor, a certified academic language therapist and a licensed dyslexia practitioner. She co-founded the Nashville Dyslexia Center.
For this episode, Erin is joined by MaryKate Heavey, a reading and early childhood literacy specialist who currently works as an equitable literacy coach for the city of Boston.
Erin and MaryKate are eager to share the amazing outcomes their students have achieved with Simple Words decodable chapter books.
Special Thanks from MaryKate to 5th Grade teacher Olivia Samuel!
Resources:
Learn more, or order Simple Words Books for your students here
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Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Director of Learning and Teaching at College Achieve Patterson, Jasonn Denard, shares how his middle-school students have been inspired and empowered to achieve and compete at the High School level through the SheHeroes program. He is joined by Middle School Science teacher, Melissa Mendizabal, and one of her 7th grade students.
Resources:
SheHeroe's mission is to inspire girls to dream big for their futures by offering video profiles of successful women, with a focus on STEM. Our STEM Career Path Curriculum is free for teachers.
- Explore a sample lesson here
- Closing the STEM Gap whitepaper
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Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Jennifer Serravallo shares her New York Times bestselling, The Reading Strategies Book, helping listeners implement goal-directed, responsive instruction in every classroom. Jen is a frequent speaker at national and regional conferences and travels throughout the US and Canada to work with teachers and students creating engaging, productive and joyful classrooms.
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Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
In this podcast, Innovative Educator Alyna Utt shares the amazing hands-on, real-world, and community-driven STEM project accomplished by her students -- and other initiatives that Project Invent fellows are leading in their classrooms to positively impact their communities.
Resources:
- Learn about bringing Project Invent to your school or community
- See Project Invent Students' featured projects
- Apply for the 2023-2024 Fellowship
- Download the Project Invent Curriculum
- Discover the Project Invent Demo Day national events, where students pitch their ideas for social good and develop their own businesses
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