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
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Alumni Profile: Megan Lacy
“My greatest take away is the new mindset I have,” BIP Alumnus Megan Lacy said. “This project helped me realize how blessed I am and that every day is an … 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
EXPERIENCE Big Idea Project
We’ve all been to a fundraiser event, stuck at a table, listening to people talk about their organization’s accomplishments and why you should invest in them. But what if you … 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
We are Looking for Innovative Teachers!
Introduce us and you could win $100! Our goal is to increase Big Idea Project’s reach next year to 60 Colorado teachers and over 1,300 students. Everyone knows a teacher, … Read More
Official Recognition from Jeffco School Board
Bryan Halsey, Big Idea Project’s chief practitioner, founding teacher and current business educator at Columbine High School, was publicly recognized by the Jefferson County School Board for his commitment to develop generous leaders at Columbine High School and beyond.