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Evidence, research, and ideas grounded in practice.

Explore publications, documented school outcomes, national recognition, and practical areas of expertise that inform ARIE's work with educators and education systems.

PBL STEM leadership since 2006

Innovation supported by investment, publication, research, and results.

$4 million

Landmark Texas STEM grant

Steven Zipkes received a $4 million STEM grant to advance the Manor New Tech model, reported as the largest STEM grant awarded in Texas at the time.

2 chapters

Contributing author

His practitioner experience appears in two major STEM and deeper learning books, including chapters focused on the Manor New Tech model and deeper learning.

2 studies

Independent university research

The George Washington University OSPrI study and the University of Chicago S3 study examined the inclusive STEM school model and its implementation.

Professional resource library

Real work, research, and tools for deeper learning.

Explore ARIE materials and trusted external resources that support project-based learning, STEM innovation, 21st-century competencies, and educational transformation.

ARIE PBL Resources

Access ARIE training descriptions, coaching materials, science inquiry resources, sample agendas, and asynchronous learning videos.

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OSPrI Inclusive STEM School Study

Review the National Science Foundation-funded George Washington University research that selected Manor New Tech as an exemplar inclusive STEM-focused high school.

Review the OSPrI evidence

University of Chicago S3 Study

Explore the University of Chicago study of inclusive STEM high schools, student experiences, school design, and STEM opportunity structures.

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P21 Framework and Resources

Access the archived Framework for 21st Century Learning and supporting resources for communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity.

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Education for Life and Work

Read the National Academies report on deeper learning and transferable knowledge and skills for education, work, and life.

Read the National Academies report

Research and case studies

Independent studies and documented outcomes from the school models developed under Steven Zipkes' leadership.

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National recognition and video

See national recognition and original video resources documenting ARIE leadership and school models.

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Schools That Work

Watch the Edutopia feature on Manor New Technology High School and its authentic project-based learning model.

Watch the Edutopia feature

PBLWorks Project Resources

Explore research, practical guides, project ideas, and tools for high-quality project-based teaching and learning.

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Watch the work

See the school model in action.

Video communicates the learning environment, student engagement, and national significance of the work more directly than additional pages of description.

President Obama at Manor New Tech

National recognition of the PBL practices and results at the school Steven Zipkes founded and led.

Edutopia: Schools That Work

A closer look at the authentic project-based learning model, culture, and student experience.

Core capabilities

Essential learning, authentic application, and lasting capacity.

Foundational literacy and numeracy

Strengthen essential reading, writing, mathematical reasoning, and application through standards-aligned curriculum, authentic assessment, and educator development.

STEM teaching and problem-solving

Help students use scientific, mathematical, and technical knowledge to investigate authentic challenges, test ideas, and communicate solutions.

Project-based learning and assessment

Design rigorous learning experiences that connect standards, student inquiry, real audiences, quality products, reflection, and meaningful evidence of learning.

Bring the ideas into practice

Turn evidence into stronger learning experiences.

ARIE works with schools, districts, universities, ministries, nonprofits, and education initiatives to adapt proven ideas to local goals and support implementation.

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