Posts about Project-Based Learning
Igniting Career Curiosity: Engaging Students in Computer Science & STEM
As technology continues to transform the world around us, educators play a vital role in helping students connect classroom learning to real-world possibilities. Explore how igniting curiosity through computer science
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From Learners to Leaders: How to Build Tomorrow’s Skills in Today’s Classrooms
In today’s rapidly evolving world, educators play a vital role in helping students build the skills they need to thrive in the future — creativity, problem-solving, adaptability, innovation, and more.
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From Classrooms to Careers: Building Future-Ready Learners in a Tech-Driven World
In today’s rapidly evolving world shaped by AI and emerging technologies, preparing students for an uncertain future requires more than traditional career readiness. This article explores the importance of
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Introducing Dr. Melvin J. Brown: Defined's New Superintendent in Residence
We're thrilled to announce that Dr. Melvin J. Brown has joined Defined as our new Superintendent in Residence! Dr. Brown brings decades of leadership experience in large K-12
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Building Bright Futures Through Career-Connected Learning in Elementary Mathematics
Connecting math instruction to real-world careers in the early grades helps students build confidence, curiosity, and a strong sense of purpose in their learning. This blog explores how career-connected learning
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Empowering Young Mathematicians Through Real-World Performance Tasks
A former elementary school teacher shares how using Defined Learning’s Backpack Designer performance task transformed her math instruction by making learning relevant, engaging, and deeply connected to real-world applications.
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Announcing the Defined Difference Makers Competition Winners!
We are excited to announce the winners of the Defined Difference Makers Competition — Heidi Casteel Bearden from Montgomery Public Schools (AL) and Laura Gray and Jennifer Sherman from Great Path
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Bridging the Gap Part 2: How Great Path Academy Revolutionized College and Career Readiness
Learn how two teachers at Great Path Academy in Connecticut adapted a college-level course to meet high school students' needs using resources from Defined, ensuring alignment with higher education
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5 AI Tools to Boost Engagement at the End of the School Year
As the school year comes to a close, educators often face the challenge of maintaining student engagement while managing increased responsibilities. This article explores five AI-powered tools that can help
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Building a Future-Focused Blueprint Part 3: Transferring Career-Connected Professional Learning Experiences into Authentic Student Learning
Dive into student experiences and instructional models to help you implement learning activities related to careers and career connections in the classroom to prepare all students for future success in
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