ARIE resources
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.
Published work
Steven Zipkes, contributing author and early PBL STEM innovatorRoutledgeDesign, Make, Play: Growing the Next Generation of STEM Innovators
Chapter 13: Manor New Technology High School, The New Wave of STEM-Focused Schools
This practitioner and policy resource presents creative approaches to STEM learning through designing, making, and playing. Steven Zipkes contributed the chapter documenting Manor New Technology High School and its innovative STEM-focused model.
Explore the BookSolution Tree PressDeeper Learning: Beyond 21st Century Skills
Chapter 11, with Steven Zipkes as a contributing author
Education leaders and practitioners examine higher-order thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, curriculum, assessment, and leadership practices that prepare students for college, careers, and meaningful participation in a changing world.
Explore the Book Resources PBL STEM leadership since 2006
Innovation supported by investment, publication, research, and results.
$4 millionLandmark 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 chaptersContributing 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 studiesIndependent 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.
Explore ARIE resourcesOSPrI 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 evidenceUniversity of Chicago S3 Study
Explore the University of Chicago study of inclusive STEM high schools, student experiences, school design, and STEM opportunity structures.
Explore the S3 studyP21 Framework and Resources
Access the archived Framework for 21st Century Learning and supporting resources for communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity.
Explore P21 resourcesEducation 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 reportResearch and case studies
Independent studies and documented outcomes from the school models developed under Steven Zipkes' leadership.
Explore the researchNational recognition and video
See national recognition and original video resources documenting ARIE leadership and school models.
View video resourcesSchools That Work
Watch the Edutopia feature on Manor New Technology High School and its authentic project-based learning model.
Watch the Edutopia featurePBLWorks Project Resources
Explore research, practical guides, project ideas, and tools for high-quality project-based teaching and learning.
Explore PBLWorksWatch 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.