Looking for a hands-on way to teach creativity and accountability? Sarah Ackerman’s Innovation students pitch real ideas, earn seed funding, and manage profits — learning that the best lessons in entrepreneurship come from experience, not textbooks.

Our STARTedUP alumni continue to make waves across industries, from winning competitions to launching new ventures and earning recognition on international stages. Here's what they’ve been up to this month:

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In the small town of North Judson, Indiana (population 1,814), high school students don't typically find themselves presenting research at international conferences alongside leading scientists and industry experts. But thanks to the genuine partnership between Doral Renewables and the StartedUp Foundation, that's exactly what happened for students in Mollie Dollahan's business classes at North Judson San Pierre High School.

From New York's academic halls to Texas microschools, educators across the country are pushing boundaries in their own unique ways. These three stories showcase how innovation in education looks different everywhere, but always starts with dedicated teachers willing to lead change.

Across Southern Indiana, educators are taking initiative in remarkable ways. Whether it's building student-led organizations from scratch, celebrating success on billboards, or developing custom technology solutions. These three teachers exemplify what happens when educators actively create solutions.

From early morning entrepreneurship to environmental restoration, Central Indiana educators are cultivating extraordinary experiences that extend far beyond traditional classroom boundaries. These three teachers are proving that the most meaningful learning happens when students connect their passions to real-world impact.

Across Northern Indiana, three educators are redefining what's possible in their classrooms and communities. From pioneering AI integration and building championship robotics programs, these teachers are proving that great education extends far beyond traditional boundaries.

If you are looking to build an innovative classroom this school year and increase student engagement, here are five tips to start day one!

Carmel Clay Schools is proud to announce that Craig Harper, Carmel High School’s Biomedical Science teacher and the district’s 2025 Teacher of the Year, has been named one of seven finalists for the prestigious Indiana Teacher of the Year (INTOY) award.

Carmel students Kelly Fulk and Maxwell Gootee pitched their idea for SpheriLine, a solution that aims to change the design of internal jugular central lines (IJs) to increase patient comfort and reduce the risk of bloodstream infections.

Most brands pay thousands to run a commercial during Shark Tank, but thanks to the generosity of WRTV, our 2025 Innovate WithIN state winners got their own 30-second primetime spotlight, completely free.

This day capped off a months-long journey of ideation, regional competitions, and business development for the top ten teams, culminating in one of the most competitive and forward-thinking student entrepreneur showcases to date.

We are thrilled to celebrate one of our very own STARTedUP Fellows, Craig Harper, for being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year at Carmel High School!

Ethan Hilton and Tolen Schreid, both STARTedUP alumni and co-founders of caseflood.ai, were recently featured in Forbes in an article about how AI is transforming the legal profession.

Lyla Schultz, a student at Perry Central Jr-Sr High School, recently claimed first place in the Innovate WithIN Region 1 competition held in Evansville.

Ten teams have been selected out of 60 to compete in the State Finals taking place at Butler University on June 20, 2025

While Ashton Verbish's Safety Glow continues to win awards, another team landed a first in STARTedUP history during the Region 4 Innovate WithIN pitch competition April 14.

A Hanover Central High School student eked out a razor-thin victory during the Innovate WithIN regional pitch competition at Purdue University Northwest

Savannah Bananas founder Jesse Cole speaks to students from Hobart High School and other schools across Indiana on Thursday as part of a virtual discussion hosted by the STARTedUP Foundation.Apr 10, 2025