Teacher's Best Practices for PBL

Project-based learning (PBL) is a trend that’s spreading faster than a wildfire during a drought. Why? Because research on PBL proves that it increases student engagement and achievement, and helps students develop the 21^st-century skills they […]

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 based upon academic standards. However, many systems focused on how […]

3 Ways to Prepare Educators to Teach PBL

Passion is a driving force in all facets of life, especially teaching and learning. Learning in Community Consolidated School District 59 (CCSD59) in the Chicago suburbs reflects the actual work being done in the world, empowers the learner, […]

How District Leaders Are Revamping the Curriculum to Better Prepare Students for the Real World

Differentiating Instruction through Project-Based Learning - Part Two

Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part blog series on differentiation in the classroom.  Click here for part one. 

Differentiation is an instructional strategy employed by many classroom teachers around the world. It is based on the […]

How to be an Award-Winning Teacher

On the first day of school, I issue my students a PASSPORT (which stands for Preparing All Students for Success by Participating in an Ongoing Real-world simulation using Technology) and explain that their yearlong adventure to “Johnsonville” […]

Differentiating Instruction through Project-Based Learning

Editor's note: This is part one of a two-part blog series on differentiation.  

By Kelsey Bednar

Differentiation is an instructional strategy used at all levels of K-12 education to meet the needs of students with diverse abilities. Though widely […]

3 Benefits of Using PBL in a Special Education Classroom

The project-based learning (PBL) trend is sweeping schools across the nation, and my special ed (SPED) classroom is no exception. Students in my classroom have a variety of disabilities, which make specialized instruction in content areas […]

5 Domains of a Future Ready Learner

I have the amazing opportunity to work with educators across the United States and around the world. One of my first conversations always revolves around what matters.  Recently, I worked with educators from the Virginia Beach City Public Schools […]