Project-Based Learning

Defined Helps 4-H Clubs Grow Independent Learners

Even with a century of history behind it, today’s 4-H clubs are strikingly modern. Sure, there’s still a commitment to learning about agriculture, and participating in

Project-Based Learning Is Just the Beginning

A district is preparing its students for the future by focusing on the skills and connections students will need in their careers. Having a job may seem a

3 Reasons Why Performance Tasks Are the Best Back-to-School Activities

Performance tasks are a great way to kick off the school year. Explore how performance tasks effectively establish classroom norms, evaluate student needs, and help students review key

3 Ways to Cultivate Creativity in Your Classroom

Creativity is crucial when it comes to education. According to the Future of Jobs report, creativity is one of the three top “must-have” skills in our workforce and

3 Classroom Practices to Enhance Career Readiness

College and career readiness is a growing initiative across the United States. The U.S. Department of Education recently posted an updated Dear Colleague Letter explaining their goal

Getting Started with Blended Learning

There has been a lot of discussion about how to implement blended learning or how to “flip your classroom.” For some educators, the questions about blended and flipped

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

The Power of Standards-Based Rubrics in Project-Based Learning Units

More than ten years ago, I started my career in education as a lateral entry English teacher. The concept of rubrics was an emerging one in the school

Project-Based Learning: 5 Tips for Getting Started

Getting started with project-based learning may feel intimidating at first. It is important for students and teachers to start small and focus more on the process rather than

The Importance of High-Quality STEM Education in the Early Grades

Equitable STEM education in elementary and middle school can level the learning field and close STEM achievement gaps. Back in the days before STEM made a formal entrance

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