Students participate in projects that encourage exploration across multiple disciplines, including mathematics, science, ...

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Elizabeth Vega teaches pre-kindergarten at Loma Verde Elementary in Novato, California. Her school and district leaders want to do more project-based learning and have invested in getting teachers ...

Big multistep projects teach the practical skills of project management. Challenging projects build the habits of persistence (sometimes called grit) and self direction. If they include some degree of ...

David Ross is a global education consultant and former CEO of the Partnership for 21st Century Learning (P21). After holding national and international education leadership roles for 15 years, in ...

Education experts are encouraging schools to consider problem-based learning (PBL) in a move to improve engagement and creativity among high school students. New research demonstrates how hands-on, ...

In this course, educators will learn how global issues can become the basis for project-based learning, bringing relevance and engagement to core content. Project-based learning enables students to ...

A large, international study shows that problem-based learning is more effective than standard instruction in math and science, and a national survey confirms that students, parents and teachers all ...

Instructions for middle and high school teachers who are interested in assigning their students an engaging group project.

American history was brought to life through a hands-on project, portraying colonists and Native Americans while creating period tools and clothing.