April 2026 Newsletter
Our 2026 School Grant Cycle is Now Open
Through March, we’ve awarded a record 94 Innovation Grants to schools and districts across the country. These supplemental grants help offset the cost of Innovation Labs®, CTE centers, classroom transformations, the Innovation Science curriculum, and professional learning.
You can easily apply via our new online grant application, making the process faster and more streamlined.
Our National Invention Contest is May 19-20 and is Being Filmed for A GLOBAL AUDIENCE
Schools using the Innovation Science course take part in our National Invention Contest. Last year’s contest was featured on the Telly Award-winning TV show Tomorrow’s World Today on the Discovery and Science Channels and we’ll be filming the contest once again for a worldwide audience. The show will highlight the incredible inventions students create through our program. Student teams compete in person at our Pittsburgh headquarters or virtually. Bring the “Wow Factor” to Your School or District
See how outdated classrooms and underused spaces can be transformed into future-ready immersive environments we call Innovation Labs®. Our team also designs inspiring CTE spaces, media centers, entranceways, eSports rooms, language labs, and other specialized learning environments for K–12 schools across North America.
Our Updated Innovation Science Curriculum is Better than Ever
We’ve added new content and videos to our Innovation Science curriculum. The program blends the scientific method with innovation and invention, creating an immersive, hands-on classroom experience. Students work in small teams to identify problems, develop ideas, build prototypes, and pitch their own inventions. Students and teachers also connect with industry professionals who share insights from real-world experience. The result is an engaging course that strengthens STREAM learning while helping students build creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, and confidence. ALL-STAR Educators Take Center Stage as a Catalyst for Student Licensing Agreements
Learn how two Grove City Middle School educators helped three student teams earn real licensing agreements through the Inventionland Education Innovation Science course. Using the nine-step inventing method, students transformed ideas into market-ready products, moving their inventions beyond the classroom and into the global marketplace. See How the Region V STEM Center Rocks Robotics Competitions
The Region V STEM Center in Lake Charles, Louisiana, took center stage during National Robotics Week as a leading destination for hands-on STEM learning and innovation. The center serves students and educators across Southwest Louisiana, offering immersive experiences in robotics, engineering, and problem-solving through hands-on activities, classes, and competitions. With a focus on building STEM literacy and a future-ready workforce, the Region V STEM Center inspires the next generation of innovators. Their collaboration with Inventionland Education helps bring these experiences to life.
Plan Your End-of-Year, Summer, or New School Year Professional Learning
Join schools across the country that use our Professional Learning programs to help educators get the most out of STEAM, electronics, and maker-based learning environments. Our sessions give teachers practical strategies, hands-on experience, and the confidence to bring new technologies and creative problem-solving into the classroom.
Whether you’re planning an end-of-year workshop, a summer training session, or a kickoff for the new school year, we can help your educators start strong and create better learning outcomes. Have an Idea? We’d Love to Hear from You.
Some of our very best ideas come from educators like you. If you have something you’d like to share or an idea on how we can make our curriculum, projects, or professional learning even better, please drop us a line.CLICK HERE to email Victoria Farrell today!
John Peretz • Inventionland Education • peretz.john@inventionlandeducation.com (412) 447-5083 Schedule a Meeting Here ›
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