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The Innovation Process

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What Is Case-Based Learning?

The Case Based “Socratic” Learning Model Features Students as Active Decision Makers and Problem Solvers.

Pioneered at Harvard University, the case-based method is the primary mode of instruction at medical, law, business and engineering schools. Cases present students with open-ended, incomplete scenarios requiring complex solutions. Each case is an account of events and facts particular to the problem, with intriguing decision points designed to encourage critical thinking and student discussion. Cases are solved through the dynamic process of exchanging information, countering and defending varying points of view, and building on the ideas of others.

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Services Overview

PIE serves as the bridge between the education sector and its community partners. Our staff serves K-12 Educators, School District Administrators, Business Partners, University Research Staff, Chamber of Commerce Directors, Legislators, Law Enforcement and After-School Organizations.

PIE delivers transformational, vertically-integrated programs guaranteeing high-quality, specialized content delivery with real-time assessments.

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Case Studies

Solve our case challenges! View our case study and app library and see how PIE curriculum allows students to experience their future.

PIE Partners

  • 25% Fortune 100 Companies

  • 25% Arts and Music Organizations

  • 15% Community Nonprofit Organizations

  • 25% of all PIE Partners are small businesses with 50 employees are or less

  • 10% of PIE Partners are Government Agencies
    100% of University Partners are Accredited Higher Education Institutions

  • We need more of these programs in Ohio School Districts. In fact, I’m prepared to join other State and Education Committee legislators to visit these PIE schools and see ‘first hand’ how they are preparing Ohio students for the global marketplace. We need to be the leader in providing innovative and work-ready opportunities for our youngest citizens, in collaboration with Ohio’s STEM industry leaders.

    Ohio State Representative Andrew Brenner, Member, Ohio Straight A Fund Governing Board

  • PIE overcomes the disconnect between K-12 and real life. It offers more engagement to kids, allowing them to "own" their learning. The Governor and I talk about how to connect jobs to the classroom. This is an innovative program allowing kids - and adults - to start thinking in this way.

    Dr. Richard A. Ross, Ohio Superintendent of Public Instruction, Ohio Department of Education

  • PIE has earned the respect and esteem of many and we are certain that in the years to come, it will continue to display the same unwavering commitment to excellence for which you have become known. PIE is truly deserving of high praise.

    President Keith Faber, Ohio Senate, Ohio General Assembly Commendation - Partnership for Innovation in Education

  • PIE enables students to excel in the workforce and guarantee a high level of success. Because of PIE, Ohio has gained a reputation as a state whose organizations are responsive to the problems and needs of their communities.

    Speaker Clifford A. Rosenberger, Ohio House of Representatives, Ohio General Assembly Tribute

  • We congratulate PIE on developing transformational K12 STEM curriculum connecting educators with business leaders and creating new learning and leadership tools for 21st century workforce success. Ohio is a better place because of PIE.

    Ohio Governor John Kasich & Ohio Lt. Governor Mary Taylor, State of Ohio Commendation

  • Partnering with the GCWAC on this app gave our students the chance to learn more about other cultures and languages in a fun, digital format. They learned why it’s important to analyze a country’s financial health and how it impacts its citizens and their environment. In the end, the students figured out that the children of Brazil aren’t very different from themselves.

    Jenny Mauch, Principal for Pleasant Ridge Montessori

  • This project gave our students the opportunity to use critical thinking skills like a scientist that will help them in their future careers. Taft and PIE showed our students how art better informs STEM skills. You can’t be a great scientist without using creativity and innovation in your work. Tell me how I can help bring this program to our school again!

    Lisa Votaw, Principal of Aiken New Tech High School

  • Without the partnership with PIE, our students would not have access to this new and innovative approach to learning. This curriculum allows students to be prepared to adapt to new and innovative approaches to learning throughout their educational careers.

    Michael Borchers, Superintendent, Ludlow KY Independent Schools

  • “With PIE serving as the link, this program allowed a meaningful way for business partners to actually become involved with our school.

    Dr. Robert Farrell, Superintendent, Milford Public Schools

  • PIE helps develop problem-solving skills employers want, and helps make our students career-ready.

    Mary Ronan, Superintendent, Cincinnati Public Schools

  • The students were especially excited to meet with the orchestra members and the sound engineers. Not only did they enjoy a problem solving opportunity, but they also had the chance to experience the thrill of listening and creating a musical experience. Using music to teach math and science makes sense. The kids learned that developing a musical score depends upon sound ‘ecosystems’. This project provided them a chance to experience 21st century careers and gain valuable new skill sets with an international arts partner.

    Doug , Rothenberg Preparatory Academy

  • This program allowed my students to take leadership roles in their learning. They realized their future STEM career dreams with PIE.

    Brandi, Aiken New Tech School, Cincinnati Public Schools

  • Our case partner was amazing. They delivered a new learning process and an authentic ‘doing’ experience to our students. My kids won’t forget this case!

    Vickie, Hyde Park School, Cincinnati Public Schools

  • My students are excited coming to class. They love having an authentic CEO “in residence” serving as a possible glimpse of their future career. He’s not only an educational asset in our classroom, he’s a “doing” mentor for our students.

    Stephanie , Kilgour Elementary School, Cincinnati Public Schools

  • PIE’s Case-based learning builds relevance for learning in the classroom. I’m committed to adopting these programs in my new school next year.

    Diane , The Helen Keller School, (P.S. 153) New York City Public Schools

  • The case with 3M and PIE offered a ‘real life’ problem-based experience for students. We were able to cross pollinate our lessons among other subject areas, and we became an active learning partner with an international STEM business.

    Kate , Milford School District

  • PIE helps develop problem-solving skills employers want, and helps make our students career-ready.

    Mary Ronan, Superintendent, Cincinnati Public Schools

  • Just tell me how I can help bring this program to our schools again.

    Principal, Aiken New Tech School

  • My students are excited coming to class. They love having an authentic executive "in residence" serving as a reminder of their future career. He's a great asset to our classroom.

    Kilgour, Kilgour Elementary School

  • I’m helping someone who looks just like me, but they aren’t like me at all. We worked with a government agency to help foster kids find lifetime mentors. We interviewed foster kids, analyzed data, and researched programs across the country. This project allowed us to help kids, and we used math to come up with our solution.

    Student, School for Creative and Performing Arts

  • Case-based learning builds relevance for learning in the classroom. I’m committed to adopting these programs in my new school next year.

    Educator Diane Tenaglia, New York City Public Schools

  • The case with 3M and PIE offered a 'real life' problem-based experience for students. We were able to cross pollinate our lessons among other subject areas, and we became an active learning partner with an international STEM business.

    Ms. Clarisey, Science - 6th Grade Educator, Milford Exempted Village School District

  • PIE overcomes the disconnect between K-12 and real life. It offers more engagement to kids, allowing them to “own” their learning. The Governor and I talk about how to connect jobs to the classroom. This is an innovative program allowing kids - and adults - to start thinking in this way.

    Dr. Richard A. Ross, Ohio Superintendent of Public Instruction, Ohio Department of Education

  • Business case studies are an exciting way for students to become better problem solvers. Case-based learning has been at the core of Harvard Business School for nearly a century, and I'm thrilled that PIE is adapting the case method for K-12 education.

    Dr. Jan Rivkin, Professor, Harvard Business School & Co-Chair, U.S. Competitiveness Project

  • With PIE serving as the link, this program allowed a meaningful way for business partners to actually become involved with our school.

    Dr. Robert Farrell, Superintendent, Milford Public Schools
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Technology

Emerging Technology Partnerships Offer New Learning Opportunities

Emerging Technology Offers New Revenue to Schools

Building digital career simulations, creating talent and skillset assessments, and STEM applications for Apple and GooglePlay sales platforms, students develop new technology pathways never before found in K-12 classrooms.

  • Using 1:1 technology, students create apps available across all global platforms, providing significant new revenue for school districts.
  • Program offers sustainable funding for all program technology, STEM curriculum development and educator professional development.

  • New digital handbook for educators and mentors, developing 1:1 tools for classroom facilitation.
  • Massive Open Online (MOOC) courses available for remote access to case-based teaching skills.

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