b'THE POWER OF INVENTION EDUCATIONWhere Creativity Meets Real-World LearningIn todays fast-paced world, students require more than just conventional academic abilities to succeedthey need creativity, resilience, critical thinking and the confidence to bring their ideas to life. Invention education uniquely cultivates all of these skills by inviting students to identify real problems, imagine solutions, build prototypes and share their innovations with others. Its a process that not only empowers young inventors but also transforms the way they see themselves as learners and creators.At its core, invention education is experiential learning in its purest form. Students begin by observing the world around them and identifying challenges they want to solve. From there, they brainstorm ideas, sketch designs, conduct research and prototype solutions. Throughout this process, they develop essential real-world skills, including problem-solving, collaboration, communication, persistence in the face of failure, and the ability to iterate based on feedback. These are the same skills we all rely on every daymaking invention education a powerful stepping stone to future academic and career success. Invention education elevates all learners because it starts with their own ideas. When students design prototypes, sketch possibilities, play with color and form, and build and rebuild their ideas, they are thinking like artists and engineers at the same time, said Christine Lawlor-King, Chief Education Officer for Buzz Engine and an Invention Education Teacher.Students who participate in invention education also have the exciting opportunity to take their ideas furtherthroughInventionConvention Texas(ICTX).ICTXisastatewideprogramandcompetition offered by Spark! PK-12 Engineering Education Outreach, powered by Texas A&M Engineering, in which young inventors pitch their ideas to judges for the opportunity to advance to the national competition held at The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn, MI. As the new Texas affiliate for Invention Convention Worldwide, ICTX gives students the platform to shine, meet other young innovatorsandexperiencethepridethat comesfrombringinganideatolife.For many, its the first time they see themselves as true problem-solvers and innovatorsan experience that can shape their path for years to come. Inventionblursthelinebetweenscience andart:itsdrawingasawaytosolve problems,sculpturewithapurpose,and storytelling through the objects we create. Whether a student is working below grade level or is already high achieving, invention gives them a place to shine, to take risks and to see themselves as capable, creative problem-solvers, Lawlor-King said.'