Blog - Inventionland Education

In today's rapidly evolving world, fostering innovation and creativity in young minds has become more critical than ever. During the formative years of elementary and middle school, children develop crucial cognitive skills and a sense of curiosity. This blog will explore the significance of introducing innovation and inventing to young students and how Inventionland Education's "fail forward" approach can help nurture an innovation mindset.

By George Davison

Let me share my belief in enchantment, innovation, and wonder. Believe it or not, it’s all in us. Still there – just waiting to make its grand...

Inventionland Education, a leading provider of STEM education solutions, recently had the opportunity to attend a briefing for Capitol Hill staffers during the Challenges in STEM Teaching event on May 24th, 2023. This event, organized by the STEM Education Coalition, aimed to shed light on the recruitment, retention, and professional life challenges the STEM teacher workforce faces.

The 2023 Inventionland Education Invention Contest, held on May 16-18, 2023, at the world headquarters of Inventionland in Pittsburgh, was an exciting event that showcased the innovative spirit of elementary, middle, and high school students. The competition brought together young minds from different schools to present their unique inventions and compete for the top prizes in each category to a panel of leading industry professionals.

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education has become increasingly crucial as we progress toward a more technology-driven world. Providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in this rapidly evolving field is essential.

Inventionland Education has been named a Top 10 STEM Solutions Provider by Education Technology Insights magazine for its applied STEM innovation curriculum. This recognition highlights the success of Inventionland Education’s K12 applied  STEM curriculum, which is well known for its innovative approach to learning.

Inventionland Education, at the forefront of STEM Innovation Labs® in K12 schools, recently received an Outstanding Project Award and national recognition for its work at Berkshire Local Schools in Ohio by Learning By Design magazine. Learning By Design Magazine’s Spring 2023 Educational Facilities Awards Showcase recognized Inventionland Education’s STEM Innovation Labs® and maker spaces at Berkshire Local Schools as a benchmark for next-generation immersive learning spaces.

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education is essential for equipping students with the skills needed to thrive in today's fast-paced, technology-driven world. STEM-related occupations are in high demand and crucial to the future American job market. Therefore, K-8 schools in America must begin to prioritize applied STEM education in their curriculum.

Inventionland Education's K12 innovation course is a ground-breaking program designed to help students develop the creativity and soft skills that future employers seek. The course gives students an authentic experience encouraging them to think outside the box and build their own inventions or product improvements. In this blog post, we will explore how Inventionland Education's K12 innovation course helps students with the creativity and soft skills that future employers want.