No Perfect Choice NC

Overview

Developed a WordPress-based educational platform, No Perfect Choice NC, designed to help North Carolina families explore and understand the complex school-selection process through an interactive simulation. The site blends engaging interactive content with supportive information to increase awareness and informed decision-making.

Key Features

- 🎮 Interactive School Choice Simulation – A playable web game guiding users through selecting schools based on varied priorities and trade-offs. - 📖 About & Context Section – Provides background information, objectives of the simulation, and guidance on how to use the tool. - 📁 Resource Downloads – Potential to offer downloadable guides or regional education data to complement the simulation. - 📱 Responsive & Accessible Design – Built for usability across devices with an intuitive layout and onboarding experience. - 📊 User Engagement Tracking – Presumed setup for analytics to monitor interactions (e.g., simulation entries, help clicks, downloads).

Technical Implementation

- WordPress Foundation – Core CMS for hosting informational content and embedding the interactive experience. - Game/Simulation Engine – Built using a combination of JavaScript (for front-end interactivity) and PHP (for scoring logic, risk calculation, or data flows). - Styling & UX – CSS3 and responsive frameworks ensure clarity and engagement across desktop and mobile devices. - Supportive Content – Contextual sections guiding users, with buttons like "Start Game" to launch the simulation. - SEO & Performance – Metadata structure for content discoverability and page performance via optimized assets and responsive implementation.

Impact

- Provided an engaging educational tool to demystify school selection for families navigating complex criteria. - Enabled users to explore priorities—such as proximity, resources, or district performance—through hands-on decision-making. - Bridged gaming principles with real-world data to promote thoughtful discussion around educational equity and access. - Positioned the program as a scalable resource for local education stakeholders, counselors, and community outreach.

👉 Visit the live site and dive into the simulation to explore school-choice dynamics firsthand!