Kids inventing isn't just cute; it's important. Teen inventor Alexis Lewis explains the central tenets driving the exponential growth of K-12 invention education opportunities all over the U.S. and around the world. The inventive process—going from problem identification to prototype—provides students with the hard and soft skills they need as adults in their careers, their communities, and their lives. Learn more about why InventEd is an essential part of a 21st century education.

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