Stockbridge High School developed a Design Thinking Process to enhance students' problem-solving and critical thinking skills. The first image illustrates this process, which begins with defining a problem, followed by phases of research, planning, creating, testing, and communicating learning. The cycle emphasizes an iterative approach, where redesign occurs as needed, ensuring that students are not just focused on finding quick solutions but are committed to refining their ideas for real-life problems. This process fosters a mindset of continuous improvement and encourages students to develop skills like collaboration, creativity, and communication, which are essential for both academic success and future careers.

The second image expands on this process with a detailed conceptual framework, clarifying how each step is used purposefully in the classroom. Students begin by using content to define real-world problems, followed by technology-supported research to find solutions. Collaborative planning allows for feedback and revision, which leads to creating an original solution. Testing involves hands-on engagement, and adjustments are made before the final step—communicating the learning outcome. Stockbridge High School designed this framework to ensure that learning is student-centered and aligns with its mission of exceeding high academic expectations through authentic, project-based experiences.