Career-Focused Project Based Learning: The Ideal Teaching Approach for Career Preparation

Many of today’s students are floundering after graduation without a clear plan and direction for their future. Our current one-size-fits-all curriculum focuses almost entirely on academic courses that meet state graduation standards in core […]

The Connecticut State Department of Education Selects Defined Learning as Statewide Vendor Partner

CSDE chooses Defined Learning's online curricula to advance equity and accelerate learning in all districts. 

Defined Learning is honored to partner with The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) to support its goal of delivering […]

5 Future-Ready Skills PBL can Foster in an Elementary School Classroom

In most school districts standards and state-testing drive most curricula and classroom instruction, however, many leaders are incorporating a focus to help students succeed beyond school. Systemically, it can be a struggle trying to determine […]

Preparing Ourselves to Better Prepare Our Students

There are a lot of questions about what the world of work will look like in the future. What skills will our students need and how can we best prepare them for jobs which may not even exist yet? What types of experiences should our students have? […]

Using career relevance as opportunities for students to apply their knowledge

In the world of standardized tests the content and skills, often called power standards, drive instruction and the focus for learning. This is critically important information for student success on tests and the data that determine school and […]

Career-Focused PBL

A school district uses project-based learning to introduce students to a variety of careers starting in kindergarten.

In Kankakee, Illinois, students begin exploring future careers as soon as they start kindergarten. By engaging in project-based […]

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How PBL Transforms the Classroom into the ‘Real World’

Hear how teacher Anthony Johnson transformed his classroom into a project-based learning environment he named "Johnsonville," where students engage in real-world, hands-on PBL.

Like most teachers, I don’t think of myself as your picture-perfect […]

College and Career Plans Hatch in Kindergarten

Why This One STEM Course Has Four Different Teachers

A STEM rotation model engages students in multifaceted projects with real-world implications.

What does it mean to truly apply classroom knowledge? Years ago, application meant a comprehensive exam or essay. In today’s educational environment, […]