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What is a Portrait of a Graduate?
In this article, John Larmer delves into what a Portrait of a Graduate (PoG) is along with its key components. Learn about the challenges and solutions when implementing a PoG
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How PBL Builds Portrait of a Graduate Competencies Part 4: Communication, Collaboration, Citizenship
This is Part 4 of a four-part series on “Portrait of a Graduate” goals that have been set by many schools and districts. My first post argued that project-based learning
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Finding and Developing the Willing
Education is shifting towards empowering students and implementing programs that promote student autonomy. This article dives into the distinction between willing vs motivated students and emphasizes the need to create
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Teach Up for Equity and Excellence
For marginalized students especially, we need to move from a “pedagogy of poverty” to a “pedagogy of plenty.” Education consultant and ASCD author Carol Ann Tomlinson advocates for educators to
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Diving into STEM
Integrating STEM activities into the classroom at the beginning of the year helps students get to know each other, promote collaboration, and develop essential 21st-century skills. Here are a few
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Embarking on STEAM PBL: A Student's Reflection and Tips for Starting Small
Begin your STEAM Project-Based Learning journey by embracing smaller projects that prioritize skill development through small-scale activities, empowering students to take an active role in their education and exercise their
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Unveiling the Magic: Exploring the Enchanting World of Generative AI
Technology, when it's at its best, is like magic. Arthur Clarke famously said, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." I prefer the science fiction
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A Learning Journey of Young Entrepreneurs: How Lindsay Learners Thrive in a Project-Based Learning Environment
In the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, a room awash with morning light buzzes with ideas and innovation. Three young visionaries—Carlos, Isabella, and Sofia—are in
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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
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Exploring AI in Education
With several years of experience integrating AI into my teaching practice, I have thoroughly enjoyed exploring a variety of tools and learning about options that are applicable to all grade
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