PBLWorks

Just as PBL is a mindset shift in how our students experience our curriculum, UDL is a mindset shift in how teachers meet the needs of all students, especially those furthest from opportunity. Full article by Maggie Lee McHugh here: https://lnkd.in/gc-UgT2Y

𝐄𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟: 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 (𝐇𝐐𝐈𝐌) School and district leaders are constantly seeking ways to support teachers in delivering rigorous, grade-level-appropriate, and engaging instruction for students. Our latest evidence brief tackles a critical question: "𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘥𝘰 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺? 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘰 𝘸𝘦 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩 𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺? 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘏𝘘𝘐𝘔, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘰 𝘎𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢?" This brief explores the intersection of Gold Standard Project Based Learning (PBL) and High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM)—two essential elements in advancing student-centered, standards-aligned instruction. Download the brief here: https://lnkd.in/d-TefKjT #projectbasedlearning #HQIM #goldstandardPBL #researchmatters

𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤! To celebrate the incredible work educators do every day to make learning more meaningful, we’re giving away a PBLWorks publication! 💛 All you have to do is… 🎥 Submit a short video responding to ONE of our question prompts! That’s it! Whether you're just getting started with PBL or have powerful stories to share, we want to hear from you. Submission link with details can be found here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/erTe-NnF #TeacherAppreciationWeek #PBL #ProjectBasedLearning #Giveaway #PBLWorks #TeachersMakeItHappen #FreeBook #EducatorAppreciation

📅 Just two months away from our annual gathering in Napa Valley… PBL World is almost here! Join us for meaningful professional learning alongside educators who share your commitment to advancing deeper learning and leave with practical tools and strategies you can apply right away. As one instructional coach from Kentucky shared: “PBL World is not just a conference. It has been a catalyst for positive change in my teaching and coaching roles that continues to resonate in my day-to-day work.” 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gEm4w_Qa #PBLWorld #ProjectBasedLearning #DeeperLearning #PBLWorks

Wonder can change everything—it opens minds, fuels curiosity, and transforms the way we learn. In Project Based Learning, one of the most powerful ways to spark that sense of awe? A thoughtfully crafted Driving Question. In The Value of Awe and How to Harness It in PBL, National Faculty member Jared Knipper explores how awe isn't just a feeling—it's a catalyst for curiosity and deep, authentic learning. https://lnkd.in/ehnRHGm2 #ProjectBasedLearning #PowerOfAwe #DrivingQuestion #WonderInLearning #DeeperLearning #CuriosityDriven #AuthenticLearning #PBLWorks #StudentEngagement

Our youngest learners can and are always ready to lead with purpose! In this Transitional Kindergarten project, students identified environmental issues within their school community, formed teams, and designed creative solutions, from tools to instructional materials. They presented their work to peers and families, sparking early civic engagement and a deep sense of responsibility for the world around them. 🎥 Watch the project in action: Taking Care of Our Environment https://lnkd.in/eDEg29-w 📚 Explore more Earth Day-inspired resources: Earth Day and PBL: Inspiring Action for a Sustainable Future https://lnkd.in/e6C7q4MA #PBL #EarlyLearning #EnvironmentalEducation #StudentAgency #ProjectBasedLearning #EarthDay #Sustainability

PBL doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Some schools embrace it schoolwide, while others take a more gradual approach. For teachers in more traditional environments, a “dimmer switch” model allows for a thoughtful integration of PBL over time. https://t.co/MKIEmipxVg

🌎 🌱 Earth Day is coming up, and we’re reflecting on the role education plays in building a sustainable future. In our latest blog, Earth Day and PBL: Inspiring Action for a Sustainable Future, we explore how Project Based Learning empowers students to lead with purpose, tackle environmental challenges, and take meaningful action in their communities. You'll find project examples, videos of PBL in action, and inspiring stories from classrooms leading the way toward sustainability. https://lnkd.in/e6C7q4MA #EarthDay #ProjectBasedLearning #Sustainability #PBL #ClimateEducation #StudentAction #DeeperLearning

📣 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐂 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬! This summer, we’re launching PBL Institutes—two-day, hands-on professional learning experiences designed to help you implement high-quality Project Based Learning. Here’s what you’ll gain: ✔️ Expert-led workshops on PBL best practices ✔️ Time to collaborate with peers in your region ✔️ Strategies you can use right away in your classroom or school 📍First stop: DC metro area this July. More locations coming soon! Learn more and register today: https://lnkd.in/e-QEp_KK #PBLInstitutes #DCMetropolitanEducators #PBLinDC #DCEducation #DCTeachers #SummerProfessionalLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment

"Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it." - Marian Wright Edelman Read our article: Project Based Learning in Early Childhood: Engaging Families and Community https://bit.ly/43RG5uU #PBLWorks #projectbasedlearning #fridayinspiration