Learn how to bring cross-curricular, arts-infused project-based learning into your classroom.

PBL and Arts: Empowering Students to Craft Beautiful Work -School21-PBL-FINAL

At Nashville Big Picture High School, students personalize their own learning -- from presenting projects on real-world issues to pitching their own business plans.

Personalized Learning: Enabling Student Voice and Choice Through Projects

At Charles R. Drew Charter School, third-grade students use PBL to prepare for the next Snowpocalypse.

STEAM + Project-Based Learning: Real Solutions From Driving Questions

Ralston Elementary School is creating a culture of inquiry to nourish 21st-century learners.

Inquiry-Based Learning: From Teacher-Guided to Student-Driven

By using real-world problems as projects for children to solve, Crellin Elementary empowers, engages, and excites students about what they can learn and how they can use that knowledge.

Real-World Problem Solving: Project-Based Solutions

Wildwood IB World Magnet School uses the inquiry-based model to put students in charge of their learning, with lessons that stem from student questions and harness the power of curiosity.

Wildwood Inquiry-Based Learning: Developing Student-Driven Questions 

Beginning with a central question and driven by curiosity and personal passions, science students at Casey Middle seek answers through research, experimentation, and data analysis.

Inquiry-Based Learning in the Science Classroom

During Quest to Learn's intensive PBL "Boss Level" challenge, students engage in hands-on projects to practice real-world skills. Learn five steps to design your own classroom challenge, for any school or grade

Learning Happens by Doing

Assessment can be integrated seamlessly into project-based learning. Find tools for measuring student understanding from the beginning to the end of a project.

Embedding Assessment Throughout the Project (Keys to PBL Series Part 5)

When they are directly involved in planning and steering projects, students are more invested in their learning. Get ideas for empowering your students to work independently.

Facilitating Learning in a Student-Driven Environment (Keys to PBL Series Part 4)

Project-Based Learning

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From Worms to Wall Street: Newsome Park Elementary School

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A Healthy School Lunch

In Part 2, the designers and Mr. Mattice get students, parents, and community volunteers to come together for a weekend of construction and collaboration.

Remake Your Class Part 2: Building a Collaborative Learning Environment

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A New Day for Learning

Walter Payton

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The Global Dimension: Walter Payton College Prep High School

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Learning Without Borders: International School of the Americas

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Principal Derek Pierce on Building Relationships

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Mike McCarthy Sustains a Culture of Collaboration

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David Grant Describes a Framework for Project Learning Success

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Angus King on Lessons from Maine’s 1-to-1 Laptop Initiative

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Developing Minds: UrbanPlan

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The Met: A Passion for Learning

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Wetland Watchers: Hurst Middle School

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Learning by Design: Build San Francisco Institute

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Stand Up for Alaska: Alaska Youth for Environmental Action

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Collaborating to Compete: Poudre High School

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Carving Cultural Connections: Alternative School #1

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Around-the-Clock Learning: John Spry Community School

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Out of This World: Redwood Middle School

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EAST -- A Way Forward: Horace Mann Magnet Middle School

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