slvierra

A short film by the members of the IDI community

Putting Students at the Center: A Copernican Revolution for Education By Sam Vierra In 1514, Nicolaus Copernicus quietly shared a manuscript with a few trusted friends. In it, he outlined a revolutionary theory: the Earth was not the center of the universe. Instead, the planets revolved around the sun. When he received the printed copy of his life’s work on his deathbed in 1543, Copernicus could not have known the seismic shift his ideas would cause—not just in astronomy, but across science,...

In today's rapidly evolving world, traditional high school education may not always be enough to prepare students for the challenges they will face in the future. That's where innovative programs like the Institute of Design and Innovation (IDI) come in to bridge the gap and empower high school students through design education. IDI is not your typical high school program. It's a project-based learning initiative that places a strong emphasis on cultivating better work habits, fostering...