Model School Leadership

Steven Zipkes founded and led Manor New Technology High School from an idea into a nationally recognized model for project-based learning. Educators and leaders visited the school to study its design and implementation, and Edutopia featured it in the Schools That Work series.

  • School design grounded in daily practice
  • A model studied by educators and leaders
  • A sustained culture of deeper learning
  • Experience carried into ARIE's global work
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Educators collaborating through project-based learning

Preparing future educators

University field-site experience.

Manor New Technology High School served, and Cedars International Next Generation High School serves, as a field site supporting University of Texas UTeach students, PBI courses, and interns.