Inventionland Education was honored to be featured in the premiere episode of TWT Report on the Discovery Channel, a new series from the award-winning producers of Tomorrow’s World Today. The program highlights organizations that are shaping the future through innovation, and Inventionland Education’s inclusion places a national spotlight on how immersive learning environments are transforming K–12 education.

For educators and school administrators considering renovations, new school construction, or the development of STEM and innovation centers, this segment offers timely inspiration. The episode showcases how

 Inventionland Education works alongside districts to reimagine outdated classrooms, libraries, and underutilized spaces into dynamic Innovation Labs® that support hands-on learning, creativity, and real-world problem solving. Rather than focusing solely on equipment, the segment emphasizes intentional design and spaces that align curriculum, pedagogy, and physical environment to drive deeper student engagement.

As districts plan capital improvements, bond initiatives, or phased renovations, the Inventionland Education feature demonstrates what is possible when learning environments are designed around how students actually learn best. The segment highlights flexible spaces that support STEM, STEAM, career exploration, and interdisciplinary instruction, while also serving as hubs for collaboration, professional learning, and community pride.

Being featured on the Discovery Channel underscores the growing national recognition of immersive, experiential education as a critical component of future-ready schools. For administrators navigating questions around return on investment, student engagement, and long-term relevance, the episode provides real-world context for how innovative design can elevate both teaching and learning outcomes.

We invite educators, superintendents, principals, and facilities leaders to stream the TWT Report premiere on the Discovery Channel. If you would like to jump directly to the segment featuring Inventionland Education, it begins at 12:30. It’s a compelling look at how thoughtful learning-space design can play a central role in shaping the next generation of innovators.

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American Education Week, celebrated November 17–21, honors the incredible work of educators and the transformative power of learning in communities across the country. It’s a moment to recognize not only what schools accomplish today but how they prepare students for tomorrow. That future-focused mission is at the heart of Inventionland Education, a leader in Innovation Science, applied STEM, immersive Innovation Labs®, and real-world career exploration for K–12 students.

Bringing Learning to Life Through Innovation Labs®

Inventionland Education’s award-winning Innovation Labs spark imagination the second students walk through the door. These immersive environments, ranging from tech-driven maker spaces to CTE environments and career exploration areas, transform traditional schools into vibrant hubs of creativity.

But the magic extends far beyond aesthetics. Inside each Innovation Lab, students engage in hands-on design, invention, and problem-solving. They learn to collaborate, think critically, test prototypes, and pitch ideas, mirroring the real-world processes of engineers, designers, and entrepreneurs. For schools celebrating American Education Week, Innovation Labs offer a powerful example of how physical learning spaces can inspire deeper engagement and prepare students with skills they’ll use for life.

Innovation Science: Career Exploration Leveraging Applied STEM

At the center of each lab is Inventionland Education’s Innovation Science curriculum, which guides elementary, middle, and high school learners through a step-by-step process for invention and innovation. Students don’t simply read about careers; they experience them.

Through projects aligned with the scientific method, but with an entrepreneurial emphasis, the curriculum connects engineering, product design, environmental science, digital media, business, and more. Students see firsthand how classroom concepts translate into meaningful future pathways. They explore careers early, build confidence as creators, and understand how their passions can evolve into professional opportunities.

This early exposure is essential to career readiness, helping students make informed decisions in high school, college, and beyond.

Professional Learning That Empowers Educators

American Education Week also celebrates teachers, and Inventionland Education is committed to supporting them every step of the way. The organization’s professional learning experiences equip educators with the skills, tools, and confidence to facilitate hands-on innovation and the use of maker machines in their classrooms.

Teachers learn how to guide students through design challenges, encourage entrepreneurial thinking, and create inclusive environments where every child feels empowered to try, fail, improve, and succeed.

Invention Contests That Build Real-World Skills

Inventionland Education’s national invention contests bring authentic innovation to life. Students develop products, create prototypes, pitch ideas, and showcase their creativity, gaining valuable communication and problem-solving abilities essential for future careers. The 2025 Invention Contest was featured on the Science and Discovery Channels through the Telly award-winning TV show “Tomorrow’s World Today.”  You can stream the world premiere of Inventionland Education here.

A Future-Ready Vision for K–12 Education

As schools celebrate American Education Week, Inventionland Education stands as a partner committed to helping schools and districts prepare students for a changing world. Through Innovation Labs, Innovation Science, professional learning, and invention contests, they inspire students to dream big and equip them with the skills to turn those dreams into careers.

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What does it take to turn vision into reality when $15 million and the future of thousands of students are on the line? For Pueblo School District 60 in Colorado, the answer lies in bold leadership, innovative design, and a commitment to equity, backed by a robust partnership with Inventionland Education.

A $15 Million Vision for Change

In 2024, Pueblo School District 60 received a transformative $15 million Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Under the leadership of Drew Hirshon, Director of Magnet Schools, the district launched Project Heroes, an ambitious initiative to introduce STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) programming across three newly reimagined magnet schools.

These schools, including Park View School of Discovery (elementary), Risley School of Exploration (middle school), and Centennial High School’s Design and Innovation Academy, were designed with a single purpose: to connect classroom learning to real-world problem-solving and career pathways that inspire the next generation of innovators.

Designing Immersive Spaces That Spark Curiosity

To bring this vision to life, Pueblo partnered with Inventionland Education, known for creating immersive Innovation Labs® and applied STEM curriculum programs that reimagine what’s possible in education. Together, they built five groundbreaking Innovation Labs across the district. The immersive spaces combine design thinking, fabrication, storytelling, and collaboration into a hands-on experience that enables students to innovate, explore, and take the lead.

Each lab features themed environments that inspire imagination and support project-based learning (PBL). Here, students don’t just learn science or technology; they live it, experimenting, designing prototypes, and pitching solutions to real-world challenges.

“In these spaces, students are not just learning facts,” Hirshon explains. “They’re developing empathy, creativity, collaboration, perseverance, and reflection. These are the very skills they’ll need for the workforce of tomorrow.”

A Culture Rooted in Innovation and Equity

Project Heroes is about more than STREAM courses or lab equipment; it’s about redefining learning for all students, especially those furthest from opportunity. The district’s magnet programs provide equitable access to specialized instruction and career exploration, ensuring that every student, regardless of their background, can envision themselves as creators and problem solvers.

By shifting to project-based learning and a makers’ mindset, Pueblo is already seeing promising results: reduced absenteeism, higher engagement, and stronger community buy-in. Teachers are empowered through professional learning that connects innovation with classroom practice, and students are energized by experiences that feel meaningful and relevant.

Leadership That Makes Change Possible

The success of Project Heroes reflects a clear lesson: true transformation requires both vision and execution. Hirshon and his team turned complex funding requirements into an actionable plan by aligning curriculum design, space transformation, and professional learning around a shared purpose.

From kindergarten through high school, students are part of a seamless STREAM pathway that connects imagination with innovation, preparing them for college, careers, and beyond.

Inventionland Education partners with schools and districts nationwide to create immersive Innovation Labs®, innovation curriculum, and professional learning that inspire creativity and deeper learning. Featured on the Discovery and Science Channels, Inventionland Education’s award-winning approach transforms classrooms into spaces where students dream, design, and develop real-world solutions through the power of invention and imagination.

Contact us to see how you can bring this experience to your school or district.

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Are you searching for a fresh way to bring STEM to life in your school or district? Inventionland Education’s award-winning applied STEM curriculum goes beyond textbooks and theory, empowering students to think like inventors, problem solvers, and innovators.

A Hands-On Journey Through Innovation

At the heart of our program is a proven 9-step method that mirrors the same process used inside Inventionland®, one of the world’s largest invention factories. Instead of memorizing facts, students dive into real-world challenges, working in small teams to generate ideas, design prototypes, and develop their own unique inventions.

The course culminates in a high-energy “pitch” session, where students present their projects to a panel of three judges. This not only builds confidence and presentation skills but also demonstrates to learners how creativity and collaboration drive innovation.

National Invention Contest Opportunities

Our curriculum doesn’t just stay in the classroom. Students can take their ideas further by entering Inventionland Education’s National Invention Contest. Competing against peers across the country, students gain national recognition for their ingenuity in an unforgettable experience that inspires them to keep inventing.

Transform Your Learning Spaces with Innovation Labs®

Inventionland Education also reimagines classrooms, libraries, and CTE spaces into immersive Innovation Labs®. These award-winning environments are designed to spark curiosity and make project-based learning a daily adventure. From flexible seating to state-of-the-art maker tools, Innovation Labs transform schools into hubs of creativity and innovation.

Secure Your 2025–26 Innovation Grant

To help schools and districts adopt this powerful program, Inventionland Education offers a supplemental Innovation Grant for the 2025–26 school year. This funding can offset the costs of curriculum licenses and professional learning, while providing educators with the tools they need to engage students at every level.

See It in Action

Want to see the impact for yourself? Explore our video library, featuring success stories from schools like Grove City, and browse our before-and-after Innovation Lab transformations. You’ll discover how flexible our curriculum is—and how easily it adapts to your school’s unique needs.

Start Your Innovation Journey Today

Don’t wait to spark innovation in your classrooms. Schedule a demo today, apply for the Innovation Grant, and give your students the tools to invent their future.

Inventionland Education is where tomorrow’s innovators begin their journey today.

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A Space Designed for Innovation, STEAM, and Project-based Learning

The Innovation Center features a multi-purpose room equipped with dry-erase light panels, maker machines, and collaborative seating areas. In addition, a dedicated green screen video production and editing room provides students with hands-on opportunities to explore modern technology and creative expression. What makes this transformation even more remarkable is that the setting, a 100-year-old district office building, has been completely reinvented into a vibrant hub for exploration and discovery.

Dr. Anitia Rice, Superintendent of Lincoln Elementary School District 156, emphasized the vision behind the project: “We want our young learners to experience STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) in a stimulating, non-traditional environment. We also want to introduce our students to early career exploration, so that they can grow up in a world of possibilities.” This vision reflects the district’s commitment to providing its PreK through 5th-grade students with hands-on, project-based learning that goes far beyond the traditional classroom.

Community Excitement and Student Engagement

As attendees walked through the newly unveiled space, a sense of wonder filled the air. Parents expressed enthusiasm for the opportunities their children would now have, while students eagerly imagined the projects and possibilities that awaited them. Teachers and staff also shared in the excitement, recognizing how the Innovation Center would open new doors for interactive and engaging learning.

The collaborative effort between administrators, school board members, and educators was key to bringing this vision to life. By repurposing existing space, the district demonstrated both creativity and resourcefulness in achieving its goals.

Designed in Partnership with Inventionland Education

The Innovation Center was made possible through a partnership with Inventionland Education, a leader in creating imaginative, hands-on learning environments. Known for their award-winning Innovation Labs® and applied STEM curriculum, Inventionland Education has worked with schools across North America to reimagine traditional learning spaces. Their work is often featured in national publications and on the television show Tomorrow’s World Today, which airs on the Science and Discovery Channels.

“Education is changing, and student engagement is more important than ever,” said George Davison, Founder of Inventionland Education. “We’re inspired every day by the transformations we help facilitate, and working with the Lincoln Elementary School District 156 and their stakeholders was one of the highlights of our summer.”

Looking Ahead

The Innovation Center at Lincoln Elementary is more than just a new space. It represents a shift in how education can be delivered. With tools that foster creativity, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving, students are being prepared not only for academic success but also for the future careers they may one day pursue.

For the community of Calumet City, this new Innovation Center is a symbol of progress, imagination, and possibility. As students step into this vibrant space, they are stepping into a world where innovation begins early, and the future is theirs to shape.

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In today’s classrooms, preparing students for the future requires more than traditional lectures. It calls for immersive, hands-on learning environments that inspire creativity, encourage collaboration, and connect directly to real-world skills. That’s precisely what Inventionland Education’s Innovation Labs® are designed to do. These unique spaces transform schools into hubs of creativity and exploration, giving students the opportunity to learn STEM concepts, practice project-based learning, and explore potential career paths in an engaging, meaningful way.

Spaces Designed for Innovation

Walking into an Innovation Lab feels different from entering a typical classroom. Instead of rows of desks and whiteboards, students step into a space inspired by some of the most creative environments in the world. Every design element, whether it’s flexible seating, vibrant visuals, or imaginative themes, encourages curiosity and exploration. By surrounding students with a stimulating atmosphere, Innovation Labs create the perfect backdrop for inventive thinking.

Bringing STEM and Innovation to Life

STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) are at the heart of modern education, but they can sometimes feel abstract to students. Innovation Labs make STEM come alive through hands-on challenges and design projects. Whether students are building prototypes, coding solutions, or testing engineering concepts, they’re not just learning theories; they’re applying knowledge in ways that mirror real-world innovation.

By engaging multiple learning styles, Innovation Labs also ensure that every student, whether they’re a visual learner, kinesthetic learner, or collaborative thinker, has a pathway to success. This hands-on, student-centered approach makes STEM both accessible and exciting.

Project-Based Learning in Action

Inventionland Education’s Innovation Labs are perfect for hands-on, project-based learning (PBL). Students aren’t just memorizing facts; they’re solving problems, designing products, and pitching their ideas. Inventionland Education’s award-winning applied STEM curriculum guides students through a structured 9-step inventing process, from brainstorming to prototyping to presenting solutions.

This approach empowers students to take ownership of their education. They work in student-led teams, think critically, and learn resilience as they iterate on their ideas. By tackling open-ended challenges, they practice the kind of problem-solving that extends far beyond the classroom.

Preparing Students for Future Careers

One of the most potent aspects of Innovation Labs is their connection to career exploration. Students not only build technical skills in STEM but also develop essential “soft skills” such as communication, collaboration, and creativity, qualities that employers consistently seek.

By simulating real-world processes, Innovation Labs give students a taste of careers in engineering, product design, entrepreneurship, and beyond. They learn how to research markets, identify customer needs, and design viable solutions, mirroring the same steps taken in professional innovation labs. These experiences help students see a future for themselves in industries they may never have considered before.

A New Era of Learning

Inventionland Education’s Innovation Labs represent a new era of education, one that blends creativity, STEM learning, and career readiness into a single immersive experience. For schools and districts, they provide an opportunity to reimagine how students learn. For students, they open doors to new ideas, new skills, and new futures.

With every Innovation Lab, classrooms are transformed into launchpads for the next generation of inventors, innovators, and problem-solvers.

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In today’s rapidly changing world, equipping students with creativity, confidence, and practical problem-solving skills is more crucial than ever. That’s where Inventionland® Education steps in—offering a complete ecosystem that empowers students and educators alike. Through immersive Innovation Labs®, a hands-on applied STEM curriculum, professional learning opportunities, and student recognition programs, Inventionland Education is transforming traditional classrooms into innovation hubs.

Transforming Classrooms into Immersive Learning Environments We Call Innovation Labs®

Imagine walking into a classroom that feels more like a tech startup, an invention studio, or a design lab. Inventionland’s award-winning Innovation Labs® do just that. These immersive spaces are tailored to the specific needs of each school, taking into account budget, student age ranges, and existing architectural features. The Inventionland team provides everything from 3D renderings to equipment suggestions, collaborating with your school’s administrative team, as well as architects and construction teams if needed.

Whether it’s transforming an underutilized library or designing an entirely new space, the goal is to spark imagination, foster engagement, and create an environment where creativity thrives.

Real-World STEM Curriculum Powered by Inventionland’s 9-Step Inventing Method

At the heart of Inventionland Education is a student-led, project-based curriculum grounded in a real-world 9-Step Method. This process guides students working in small groups as a team to identify a problem and then invent or innovate a product to solve it. 

This flexible curriculum has four different grade levels (lower elementary, elementary, middle, and high school) for grades K-12 and doesn’t require teachers to have previous innovation experience. Instead, it encourages a mindset of exploration and possibility, making it accessible to all learners and adaptable to a wide range of schedules and delivery models.

As students progress through the course, they not only gain technical knowledge but also develop essential skills in communication, collaboration, and critical thinking that prepare them for future careers.

Celebrating Student Innovation

One of the highlights of the Inventionland experience is the student showcase or invention contest held at the end of each course. Students pitch their inventions to a panel of judges, gaining real-world presentation and marketing experience. Top teams even have the chance to compete at the national level, presenting their ideas at Inventionland’s headquarters in Pittsburgh.

These events are more than just competitions. They’re confidence boosters that give students a sense of accomplishment and pride in their work.

Empowering Educators Through Professional Learning

Confident teachers build confident students. That’s why Inventionland also offers robust professional learning opportunities for educators. Teachers can attend single-day workshops or multi-day sessions on STEM, project-based learning, and specific maker machines.

Professional development sessions provide educators with hands-on experience to become more comfortable in the classroom.

Want to Learn More?

Whether you’re a school leader, educator, or stakeholder, Inventionland Education provides the tools to unlock student potential and bring innovation to your school or district. Schedule a consultation today.

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Inventionland Education is excited to announce the opening of its 2025-2026 Innovation Grant Cycle, an initiative that welcomes Catholic schools, dioceses, and other faith-based learning institutions across the country to apply. Recognizing that many private and parochial schools are often excluded from other grant opportunities, this grant program provides a much-needed way for faith-based schools to access innovative environments, curriculum, and professional learning to transform K-12 education.

A Transformative Opportunity for Faith-Based and Private Schools

The Inventionland Education Innovation Grant is a supplemental grant designed to transform learning environments and enhance student engagement across all types of schools, including those with a religious mission. This grant helps offset the costs of implementing immersive Innovation Labs, applied STEM curriculum, and professional learning for educators, allowing schools to bring meaningful innovation to their classrooms, regardless of their affiliation.

What the Grant Offers

Each grant recipient is eligible to select one, two, or all three of the following components:

1. Immersive Innovation Labs®

One of the grant’s core elements is helping to reduce the cost of designing and installing Innovation Labs®, engaging and modern spaces where students collaborate, invent, and explore. These labs go beyond the traditional classroom setting by integrating tools and technologies that inspire creativity, problem-solving, and real-world thinking.

Faith-based schools can utilize these labs in core academic areas or even integrate them into CTE programs and career readiness pathways, helping students prepare for the future while staying grounded in their school’s values.

2. Applied-STEM Innovation Curriculum

Our Applied STEM curriculum brings science, technology, engineering, and math to life through invention-based learning. Students work through a proprietary 9-step innovation process, just like professionals at Inventionland, one of the world’s largest invention factories, to design their own products and solutions.

Grant funding helps offset one-third of the curriculum cost, making this dynamic and industry-relevant program more affordable for private and parochial schools that want to introduce real-world learning to their students.

3. Professional Learning for Educators

The grant also includes support for professional learning, equipping teachers to confidently implement the curriculum and utilize innovative tools and maker machines. This training empowers educators to deliver project-based learning experiences that foster creativity and student ownership of ideas, all while reinforcing their school’s mission and values.

Now Accepting Applications from Catholic and Faith-Based Schools

Take advantage of the opportunity to join schools across the country that are embracing the future of education. Inventionland Education awarded more Innovation Grants last year than ever before, and with this new cycle,

Faith-based schools are encouraged to apply and benefit.

If your Catholic school, diocese, or other faith-based institution has been seeking innovative ways to modernize learning but has faced barriers due to limited eligibility in other programs, this grant could be right for you.

Download an application and start reimagining what learning could look like in your school today.

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Inventionland Education is revolutionizing classrooms, STEM Labs, and CTE centers across America by introducing Innovation Labs®—immersive, hands-on learning environments that ignite creativity, foster collaboration, and transform traditional education into an exciting, student-driven experience.

A New Era of Learning Spaces

Innovation Labs® replace conventional classrooms with vibrant, themed environments that captivate students’ imaginations and encourage active participation. These dynamic spaces are tailored to various age groups, ensuring that every student, from kindergarten to high school, engages in an environment conducive to exploration and discovery.

Integrating Real-World Skills

At the heart of these labs is Inventionland’s award-winning applied STEM curriculum, which guides students through a nine-step process of ideation, prototyping, and pitching their inventions. This approach enhances critical thinking and problem-solving skills and bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world applications. Students can work with materials like 3D printers and electronics, bringing their ideas to life and gaining valuable experience in innovation.

Empowering Educators and Students

The Inventionland applied STEM curriculum empowers teachers to adopt a facilitator role, guiding students through exploratory learning rather than traditional lecturing. This shift encourages students to take ownership of their education, fostering independence and a deeper understanding of the material.

Transforming Communities

The impact of Innovation Labs® extends beyond the classroom. By revitalizing underutilized spaces, schools can create hubs of creativity and learning without the need for extensive new construction. These transformations have been recognized nationally, with Innovation Labs® receiving prestigious awards and accolades for their contribution to education.

Inventionland Education’s Innovation Labs® are more than just classrooms—they are catalysts for change, inspiring a new generation of thinkers, creators, and thinkers. By providing engaging, exciting, and decidedly different environments, they are reshaping the educational landscape and preparing students for future challenges.

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The $732,000 facility enhancement initiative for the 2024-25 school year marks a significant shift away from traditional classroom environments toward immersive learning spaces.

These Innovation Labs aren’t your typical classrooms. They create environments where students actually want to learn, featuring dry-erase L.E.D. light panels and modern furniture designs. As Ki Charter Superintendent Dr. Jerry Lager notes, “Students want to be in these immersive environments. Our student engagement has increased dramatically in these new spaces.”

What makes Ki Charter’s approach unique is its laser focus on serving students who struggle in conventional educational settings. Working exclusively with learners referred from districts throughout Texas, they specialize in meeting the needs of students in residential treatment facilities and day treatment hospitals. Each campus employs teachers with dual certifications in content areas and special education, ensuring every student receives appropriate support.

The Innovation Labs complement Ki Charter’s comprehensive educational philosophy of “Every Change Has a Story.” Beyond the cutting-edge technology, their approach includes project-based STEM learning that engages students in hands-on, real-world problem-solving activities. Career and Technical Education programs prepare students for future employment opportunities, while social-emotional learning initiatives help develop crucial life skills.

Community involvement forms another vital component of Ki Charter’s educational model. Students actively participate in local service projects, including toy drives, food bank assistance, and Wounded Warrior programs. These experiences help students develop practical skills while fostering a sense of responsibility and connection to their communities.

Ki Charter offers a fresh start for students who have faced challenges in traditional educational environments. The schools serve grades one through twelve, focusing on measurable improvements in reading, math, and social-emotional learning. For older students, enhanced career exploration and vocational programs, including food handler certification, provide practical skills and potential career pathways.

The early results of this innovative approach speak volumes. Students show improved math and reading scores, reduced learning gaps, and enhanced social-emotional development. Perhaps most importantly, they’re developing the confidence to reintegrate into traditional classroom settings.

“Our students have rarely been able to learn in environments as impactful as these,” Dr. Lager emphasizes. For students who have struggled to connect with traditional education, these Innovation Labs represent more than just new furniture and technology—they offer a renewed opportunity to engage with learning in meaningful ways.

As the 2024-25 school year progresses, the partnership between Ki Charter and Inventionland Education is a testament to what’s possible when educational institutions think beyond conventional approaches to create environments where all students can thrive.

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