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Research Shows Project Based Learning Accelerates Student Achievement

Project-Based Learning (PBL), an inquiry-based learning model that frames learning as challenges and focuses on student voice and choice, was the subject of four new studies released last month. From advanced placement high schoolers in Seattle and […]

Using Defined Learning to Empower Teachers to Shift Toward Design Thinking and Authentic Learning

“We have the best kids and the best teachers you’ll find anywhere.” While most people would say this about their schools, Pat Cooney, Assistant Superintendent of Student Learning for Plainfield Community School Corporation (PCSC) in Plainfield, […]

Propelling Forward With a Student-Centered Technology Lens

If there is one thing Tina Henckel, Director of STEM for Norwalk Public Schools in Norwalk, Connecticut knows, it’s how to pivot. Since 2018, Henckel and her team have been working to define what Project-Based Learning (PBL) looks like for Norwalk. […]

How to Teach Project-Based Learning in a Virtual Classroom

When COVID-19 forced us to adjust learning environments, we knew student engagement might hang in the balance. As school leaders, we chose to believe the circumstances presented a huge opportunity to think outside the box, to change instruction for […]

Introduce middle school career exploration via project-based learning

Student engagement has long been the focus of educators and administrators everywhere. We want to connect with our students. We want to make an impact, to prepare students for the future.

When COVID-19 forced us to adjust learning environments, […]

Top 10 PBL & STEM Education Articles of 2020

We reviewed the major news articles written on project-based learning (PBL) and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education in 2020 and found ten that we think are exceptionally inspiring and educational. Topics range from […]

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.

May 11, 2021 (CHICAGO, IL)—Defined Learning is honored to partner with The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) to support its […]

4 Keys to Building an Equitable STEM Program

From professional development opportunities to connecting lessons to careers, here’s how schools and districts can promote STEM for all

By Joel Jacobson

In schools across the nation, approximately 136,000 students took advanced placement […]

Real-World Writing Doesn’t Start with a 5-page Paper

You’ve heard them before: the moans and groans from students when introducing a new unit or starting a new project. “Why do we have to learn this?” “When will I ever use this in real life?”

Education is designed to expand outside the walls of the […]

3 Lessons Learned About Building a Competency-Based Curriculum

By: Caroline Messenger

Research shows that young children are more active and intentional about their knowledge-gathering when they’re asking questions like “How?” and “Why?” These simple questions have led my district to discoveries that have […]

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Research Shows Project Based Learning Accelerates Student Achievement

Using Defined Learning to Empower Teachers to Shift Toward Design Thinking and Authentic Learning

Propelling Forward With a Student-Centered Technology Lens

How to Teach Project-Based Learning in a Virtual Classroom

Introduce middle school career exploration via project-based learning

Top 10 PBL & STEM Education Articles of 2020

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.

4 Keys to Building an Equitable STEM Program

From professional development opportunities to connecting lessons to careers, here’s how schools and districts can promote STEM for all

Real-World Writing Doesn’t Start with a 5-page Paper

3 Lessons Learned About Building a Competency-Based Curriculum

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