Design and Education in Bertie County

The video discusses the challenges faced by Bertie County, North Carolina, highlighting issues like poverty and educational struggles. Dr. Chip Zullinger, a visionary superintendent, collaborates with Project H Design to revitalize the education system through innovative design approaches. The partnership focuses on improving educational spaces, redesigning education systems, and teaching design as a tool for community development. The initiative aims to empower students and foster community pride, offering a model that could benefit other rural areas.

What is the primary economic activity in Bertie County?

• Technology

• Agriculture

• Tourism

• Manufacturing

Who is Dr. Chip Zullinger?

• The mayor of Bertie County

• A famous architect

• A local farmer

• The superintendent brought in to improve the school system

What is the main goal of Project H Design in Bertie County?

• To improve the public education system through design

• To build new roads

• To increase agricultural output

• To open new businesses

What was one of the first projects undertaken to improve education spaces?

• Opening a new cafeteria

• Renovating computer labs

• Building a new library

• Creating a new sports complex

What is the purpose of the Connect Bertie campaign?

• To provide internet access to homes with school children

• To build new schools

• To increase tourism

• To promote local businesses

What does 'Design as Education' aim to teach students?

• Design-thinking and practical construction skills

• Advanced mathematics

• Foreign languages

• Basic computer skills

What is the first project planned by Studio H?

• A new library

• An open-air farmers' market

• A community center

• A sports stadium

How does Studio H plan to engage students in their education?

• By involving them in real-world projects

• By offering online courses

• By organizing field trips

• Through traditional lectures

What is the significance of the ribbon-cutting ceremony in Studio H's curriculum?

• It is a celebration of a student's birthday

• It marks the start of a new project

• It is a community fundraising event

• It serves as the final exam for students

What is the broader impact of Studio H on the community?

• It focuses on adult education

• It reduces the number of schools

• It provides visible progress and engages youth

• It increases local taxes