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Experiential Learning and School/Community Connections
Overview Project Based Learning can help teachers extend the classroom beyond the school walls. Frequently, projects can be extended to engage the internal and external school community. These projects can
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A Unique Rotation Model that Engages Students in STEM
Four Teachers from four different classrooms at Huntington Middle School (PA) used their individual strengths in a rotational, project-based model to teach middle-school students how to apply STEM to real-world
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How to Get Started with PBL
A few years ago, after reading some books over the summer (LAUNCH and Pure Genius) and doing some reflection, I realized that what I had been doing was not authentic
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4 Content Considerations for Educational Leaders
By Dr. David Reese, Ed. D. In my research to learn about what attributes school systems envision for their future graduates, I’ve found that content applications were a constant
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One District's Approach to Transitioning to an Integrated Approach Through PBL
The motto for the Westminster School District is “Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Today.” This motto frames the work of all-district teams, including the Department of Educational Services. “Our goals are
Read MoreLearning Experiences that Build Future-Ready Skills
By Rachelle Dene Poth It is important for us as educators to continue to ask ourselves two questions: "How can we best prepare our students for the future?” and
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Why the Transition to Adulthood Should Start in Preschool
Are we really doing all we can in our current educational system to prepare today’s students for the careers of tomorrow? Think of your current job. Are you tasked
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Teaching Collaborative Problem-Solving for 21st-Century Success
Tips on providing opportunities for students to apply problem-solving and collaboration skills. By David Reese, Ed.D. As educators, it’s our job to prepare the students of today for
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Engaging Middle Schoolers in Authentic PBL
Being part of a small and underperforming rural district, we feel the constant pressure that surrounds high stakes testing. As administrators and teachers constantly look at how we can improve
Read MoreKeeping Up the Momentum: 5 Ways to Engage Students at the End of the Year
By Rachelle Dene Poth With the summer break approaching, educators and students alike could use some fresh ideas to keep the energy high and finish the year strong. I have
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