our programs

From AI-powered student voice tools to on-the-ground learning collaboratives, Human Restoration Project builds the services and software schools need to listen, grow, and reimagine what education can be.

make every student a catalyst for change.

Polaris replaces traditional surveys with voice-first qualitative feedback. Schools create a "Day of Listening" where students share through voice recordings, group discussions, or written responses in their native languages — then AI reveals what matters most. Up to 10,000 students can record simultaneously, and every insight links back to specific student audio so educators hear the evidence themselves.

voice-first listening Students share through recordings, empathy interviews, or written responses — not checkboxes. 20-60 minute sessions in whatever format feels natural.
AI-powered theme discovery Multi-stage analysis: safety screening, automatic PII removal, theme discovery across hundreds of conversations, and research-linking — all without manual tagging.
AI research agent Ask your data anything in plain English — "What did students say about our math program?" — and get audio-backed answers with direct quotes.
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feedback toward iteration, personalized goals, and authentic learning.

Floop is a feedback platform that helps teachers move beyond grades to provide meaningful, actionable feedback that drives student growth. Built for classrooms that value iteration and mastery over point accumulation.

real-time feedback Give students specific, actionable feedback on their work — not just a score. Students revise, iterate, and grow.
personalized goals Track individual student progress toward learning goals. See growth over time, not just snapshots.
iteration-first workflow Designed for classrooms that embrace revision. Students submit, get feedback, revise, and resubmit — building real mastery.
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reimagining public education across West Michigan.

Third Coast Learning Collaborative is a federally funded implementation study bringing interdisciplinary project-based learning and portfolio-based assessment to public middle schools in the Muskegon area. Developed under a $3.9M U.S. Department of Education EIR grant and independently evaluated by RAND Corporation, TCLC partners with Orchard View Schools, Reeths-Puffer Schools, Human Restoration Project, and Open Way Learning.

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summer design sprint + daily coaching Intensive summer workshops model the classrooms we want to see. During the year, HRP coaches are in schools biweekly with project development, feedback, and field trip coordination.
randomized control trial A formal "school within a school" study evaluated by RAND, comparing TCLC students to control groups on engagement, well-being, academic achievement, and attendance.
community-connected PBL Students collaborate on hands-on projects with local community partners — from community cookbooks to disc golf course design to renewable energy systems.
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professional development services

Beyond our programs, we offer direct partnerships with schools and districts to listen, learn, and transform together.

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empathy interviews

Our signature process. Students host peer conversations to uncover the assets and challenges within their school community. We analyze the data and deliver comprehensive reports with actionable recommendations.

  • Student-led peer listening sessions
  • AI-powered theme analysis via Polaris
  • Detailed findings report for district leaders
  • Strategic recommendations and next steps
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workshops & partnerships

Hands-on, classroom-ready sessions on project-based learning, ungrading, student voice, and interdisciplinary thinking. Designed for educators at any stage of their human-centered journey.

  • Half-day and full-day formats
  • Research-backed, practice-focused
  • Customized to your school's context
  • Virtual and in-person options
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interdisciplinary subject (IDS)

A comprehensive interdisciplinary curriculum that combines typical school subjects into one holistic learning experience. Developed in partnership with Holistic Think Tank, a Polish foundation centered on new learning practices, and field-tested through Third Coast Learning Collaborative classrooms.

  • Combines subjects into connected, place-based projects
  • Aimed at middle schoolers, adaptable to any grade
  • Aligned with HQPBL and Deeper Learning frameworks
  • Free under Creative Commons license
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ready to reimagine your school?

Whether you're looking for student voice tools, professional development, or a long-term implementation partner, we'd love to hear from you.

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