Career-Readiness Through Career-Connected PBL

Project-based learning grounded in authentic career scenarios is an effective approach for both general and career education.

Project-based learning (PBL) is an instructional strategy in which students learn by actively engaging in large-scale […]

Defined Announces Computer Science Curriculum Solution for K-12 Schools

Defined launches new computer science curriculum resources to create opportunities and expand career pathways for all students.

CHICAGO, IL (Tuesday, July 20, 2022) — Defined, the leading online provider of project-based learning (PBL) curricula […]

Hawaii Partners with Defined to Engage Students in Energy Curriculum

The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) is moving to further support Ka Hei, its statewide strategic program kicked off in 2014 that educates students about sustainable energy transitions happening across schools throughout the state, […]

Phoenixville Area Middle School Combines Subjects in Cutting-Edge Program

This article is part of Defined's series on how schools are using innovative learning techniques.

At Phoenixville Area Middle School educators have introduced a new program, which they say is on the cutting edge of innovative learning.

Known as […]

Anthony Johnson's Experience with Defined Learning

A Defined Learning Experience From Anthony Johnson, 5th Grade Science Teacher Isenberg Elementary School.

At the end of the school year, kids just get antsy. They are really stressed out from all the practice drills for end-of-year testing. We have […]

Phoenixville Area School District's Journey to Becoming a STEM-Based School

Learn how Phoenixville Area School District, located in northern Chester County, PA, transformed its STEM education approach by integrating Defined into its curriculum, creating a more comprehensive and engaging learning experience.

From Old to […]

Congress Elementary Finds Projects to Inspire Students Part 2

Learn how Defined helped Congress Elementary teachers implement and utilize project-based learning with ease by providing templates for creating and adapting lessons, facilitating easy transitions, and supporting the district's shift to STEM […]

Congress Elementary Uses PBL in STEM Education to Inspire Students Part 1

The Problem

As the first-grade teacher for inquisitive six-year-olds, Emily Morse is always looking for new projects to inspire her students. With a recent culture shift in her district to increase STEM learning for students, Morse wanted to find […]

How Dysart Unified Schools are Developing 21st-Century Learners

The Challenge

How can a school district that has tripled in size since 2000 effectively develop a “career and college ready” student who’s steeped in STEM learning?

As the director of instructional technology in a district with a very limited […]

Empowering STEM Education Through Innovative Summer Programs & Partnerships