Professional Learning

5 Steps to Keep Engagement High During Project-Based Learning

Taking students’ interests into account when designing project-based learning helps ensure that they stay engaged throughout the unit. Editor's Note: This article was originally posted on

Why Collaboration Matters

If your school is gearing up to implement High-Quality Project-Based Learning (HQPBL), you must be ecstatic! The anticipation to see your students dive into inquiry is exciting, but

PBL Pro Tips from John Larmer: How Can Project Management Skills Be Taught in PBL?

When employers look for people to hire, one of the top things they often want to know is, can they manage projects? It’s good to have that

Moving from “What is the Matter?” to “What Matters to You?”

The education world is full of smart people. We are not short of innovative and creative thinkers. What I believe holds us back at times is finding a

Making Rigorous PBL by Design Doable

It is difficult to accept that the best learning road is slow and that doing poorly now is essential for better performance later. It is so deeply counterintuitive

3 Steps to Launching PBL at Your School

Starting anything new can be a daunting task, particularly for a school site administrator. But when starting a new instructional focus that requires training, buy-in, follow-through, and follow-up,

Teacher Tips on Grant Writing

It may seem intimidating to write a grant but there are many that are simple and rewarding. My favorite place to get grants is Donors Choose. This site

Assessing Deeper Learning

The profound disruptions to traditional schooling over the past two years leave educators with unique opportunities to redefine school. Though it may be tempting to try to teach

Professional Development That Changed My Teaching and Inspired My Students

Educators have many options to hone their craft in the quest of becoming better teachers. Professional development (PD) opportunities include: 1) improving teachers’ content knowledge; 2) updating teaching

Using Defined Learning to Support Teachers with High-Quality PBL Professional Learning

When Angelina Rowden, principal at Sunrise School, says, “Our school is our community” she means both literally and figuratively. The school, which serves students in grades pre-k through

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