"I have never, in my entire career, had 100% engagement 100% of the time until now.  Simply doing something that the students are truly interested in and is real/relevant to them shows them that they are valued in the classroom. I want them to be active participants in their learning rather than merely recipients of facts. "

"In my programs, we don’t do math and science just for “practice” – we actually use it to create our boards." says Beau Trifiro of his STEM/STEAM programs.

Sarah and Nico of Roarockit.eu were interviewed while leading a build session at the Urban Cultural Week in Bruge, France

These students willingly come to class, build skateboards and earn high school credits - WIN-WIN-WIN!

Rebellious Youth and Teen Stereotypes is the theme of this years art show featuring Lil'Rockit custom skateboards and the designs of some of Toronto's coolest artists!

Andy Hahn at KIPPLA in east Los Angeles, makes good grades a prerequisite for building their own skateboard before the end of the school year.

DIY custom board building sessions are going strong in Moscow and St Petersburg.

A story about teachers, students and skateboards!

Oasis Skateboard Factory working with community partners like Roarockit develop education model that goes beyond the standard school program.

The Handmade Skateboard is the definitive book on building custom skate decks of all shapes and sizes.