Invention comes in many forms
Invention education can take many forms—whether through a public or private school, homeschool, after-school program, or online academy. Educators, mentors, and coaches can choose the invention education model and timeframe that best fit their needs while guiding students through the invention process.
This page highlights educators and organizations who have participated in Sprint to Invent Professional Development, implemented invention education, and used the Jacobson Institute’s curriculum, including KidInnovator, BizInnovator Startup, or the Invent It Kit.
Explore their experiences and see the impact they’re making through invention education!
Lewis Central Community School District
By investing in educator professional development, Makerspace programming, and curriculum integration, the Lewis Central team is creating meaningful invention experiences that engage all students (Tier 1) and support teachers across their district.
Iowa Invention Convention is an invention program, run by the Jacobson Institute—the K-12 outreach arm of the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center at the University of Iowa.