To help students develop real-world communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills, Committee for Children integrated the RISE Model into its Second Step® High School Program. RISE offers a structured, student-centered approach to peer feedback that supports strategic thinking, empathy, and adaptability. With tools like educator guides, feedback templates, and videos, RISE empowers teachers to create meaningful learning experiences that build students’ confidence and readiness for life beyond the classroom.

Dr. Stacey MacKinnon of the University of Prince Edward Island transformed her classroom feedback process by integrating the RISE Model with AI through the Stemble platform. With 250+ first-year students, providing detailed, individualized feedback was challenging. The RISE Model—Reflect, Inquire, Suggest, Elevate—was embedded into the AI platform, enabling scalable, high-quality peer feedback. Students improved their critical thinking and feedback skills while receiving consistent, actionable insights.