GripTape—An Educational Model

How Students Learn By Being in the Driver's Seat

Recently I came across a project named GripTape, based in NYC, that gives 14-19 year old students the opportunity to learn something they want to learn, and take full responsibility for the entire experience, from start to finish.

Accepted students take part in a 10-week challenge under the guidance of a “Champion” (whom they meet with weekly), and they…