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2025/26 Make48 Innovation Classroom Experience

The 2025 Make48 Innovation Classroom Experience has officially started in classrooms across the nation! From Kansas City to Little Rock and beyond, young minds are transforming their ideas into tangible prototypes, engaging in a unique, hands-on learning adventure. This nationwide pilot program is developing the next generation of innovators by connecting classrooms with leading industry partners. 


Make48 competition with young girl in makerspace with Tool Tech and female mentor standing next to her
Bringing Make48 to the Classroom

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors & Partners

This groundbreaking pilot is made possible by the incredible support of our wonderful sponsors and benefactors. These organizations are integral to empowering students, providing essential resources, and lending their expertise to mentor the future STEM leaders. 


We are proud to partner with a diverse group of schools and organizations for the Fall/Winter Innovation Classroom Experience. This collaborative effort brings together a wide range of talent and resources, creating a truly dynamic learning environment. 


Dallas 

  • Matt Muse Investment Partners

  • Vandermont (TX)

  • LISA Academy (AR) 


Kansas City 

  • Holland 1916 

  • Oak Park High School

  • North Kansas City High School

  • Winnetonka High School

  • Staley High School


Little Rock, AR 

  • Little Rock Zoo

  • EAST Initiative - 32 schools across Arkansas 


MO/KS PLTW EDD Classrooms

  • Building Science Symposium

  • Center High School (MO)

  • Uxbridge High School (MA)

  • Platte County High School (MO)

  • Harrisonville High School (MO)

  • Cedar Trails Exploration Center CAPS (KS)

  • Columbia Area Career Center (MO)

  • Grain Valley High School (MO)

  • Shawnee Mission Center for Academic Achievement (KS)

  • Lafayette Senior High School (MO)


Bentonville Junior High School

  • Associated Builders and Contracts of Arkansas

  • Nabholz Construction

  • Arvest Bank

  • Fullbright Junior High School 

  • Lincoln Junior High School 

  • Washington Junior High School


CAPS Program (Benefactor KC Aviation Department & Northland Chamber) 

  • Blue Valley Center for Advanced Professional Studies

  • Plattsburg High School

  • Andover Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS)

  • Summit Tech Academy

  • Olathe East High School


Stanley Black & Decker Challenge

  • University of Wisconsin-Stout

  • Missouri University of Science and Technology

  • Rochester Institute of Technology 

  • Illinois State University


Alliant Energy

  • Ripon (WI) FFA

  • Fall Rivers (WI) FFA

  • Ames (IA) FFA

  • West Dubuque (IA) FFA


The companies that contributed to this initiative did more than just provide financial support, they demonstrated a strong belief in the potential of young people. In the upcoming weeks, we will be highlighting the remarkable student teams whose creative solutions made a significant impact. Students from across the nation accepted the challenge, addressing the complex problems with impressive creative solutions.


Join us as we recognize the dedication of these young innovators! For details on how your students can get involved, please visit https://www.make48.com/curriculum

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