The Bubble Lounge (Highland Park & University Park Texas)
The Bubble Lounge (Highland Park & University Park Texas)
Martha Jackson
Highland Park MAPS Program: Where Ideas, Collaboration, and Curiosity Meet
32 minutes Posted Jan 15, 2026 at 6:00 am.
Welcome And MAPS Overview
Six Focus Areas And Teaching Approach
Space Tour And Learning Environments
Architecture Projects And CASA Playhouse
Squirrel-Proof Feeder And Engineering Design
3D Printing Capabilities And Materials
Student Introductions And Core Skills
Teamwork, Iteration, And Confidence Growth
Improv Workshop And Communication
Real-World Speakers And Opportunities
ULI Competition Win And Urban Planning
Applying To MAPS And Interview Process
Closing And Application Deadline
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Thinking bigger sometimes means learning differently—and that’s exactly what this episode captures. I sat down with MAPS students from Highland Park High School, Natalie Denton, Ryan Moore and Rohan Portteus, to talk about what really happens inside the program. Collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, and learning skills that actually translate beyond the classroom. Hearing students describe MAPS in their own words is a powerful reminder that when kids are given ownership of their learnin...