“My work is not done yet”
Written by Audrey, 2018 Horizon HS student On the very first day of Big Idea Project, we brainstormed. It only took a day or two for us to realize that … Read More
Category: Testimonial
Featured Student Post: Project Fit Teen’s Journey to Change Lives
This post was generously written for us by Big Idea Project alumni and part of state winning team, Rachel Van Arsdale. I have never felt more overwhelmed in my 17 … Read More
Non-Profit Profile: Project Helping
“I was fortunate to find volunteering, by accident, as a tremendous outlet for improving my own mental wellness,” Founder and CEO Justin Kruger said. “My experience volunteering and the improvement … Read More
Why We Need to Bridge the Gap
Business working with the classroom is a key component to the model of Big Idea Project. Business leaders primarily work with the classroom through mentorship, where they have the opportunity … Read More
Many Subjects, One Project: Perspective from a Sociology Teacher
“Sociology is about society, culture, groups, teams, leadership, and most importantly to view things from a relative standpoint instead of a biased opinion,” said Andy Wold, Big Idea Project educator … Read More
The Students’ Perspective: Seeing the World in a New Way
“I have a different outlook now,” Burke Liden said. “It made me realize we could do a lot more than I thought before, that we had more power to do … Read More
Changing School Culture
Big Idea Project is more than just a project. It starts small—maybe with just one class—but it ripples compassion through entire schools and communities. The students and staff at Bishop Machebeuf High School recently experienced this ripple effect.