How do you teach skills and behaviors that promote innovation, esp. to students and under-represented groups and places?

Consider the following:

• What are the skills and behaviors that promote innovation?
• What is the best way to reach under-represented groups and places with these skills and behaviors?
• Do you know of any schools or organizations that are doing a great job of this already?
• What organizations should be involved in making this happen in NC?

Which stakeholders and other champions are essential in achieving this strategic priority?