Late October through early January is a festive time in many American households—and a challenging time in many American schools. […]
As an emerging teacher, I had a strong passion for project-based teaching and learning. I taught the life sciences and this strategy made a great deal of sense to me. My […]
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Educators often talk about 21st-century skills and the benefits of incorporating communication, creativity, collaboration, […]
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Elementary school students in Illinois whose teachers used a project-based-learning […]
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Career-connected learning doesn't have to wait until high school! In fact, it shouldn't! Learn how Kankakee School District is incorporating college and career readiness into the classroom as early as kindergarten.
Ask a third grader what she […]
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The article highlights Horace Mann Middle School's use of Defined, where teachers use tasks to create cross-curricular projects focused on STEM and ELA, fostering hands-on career exploration and providing students with practical skills while […]
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A Defined Learning Experience From Anthony Johnson, 5th Grade Science Teacher Isenberg Elementary School.
At the end of the school year, kids just get antsy. They are really stressed out from all the practice drills for end-of-year testing. We have […]
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Learn how Defined helped Congress Elementary teachers implement and utilize project-based learning with ease by providing templates for creating and adapting lessons, facilitating easy transitions, and supporting the district's shift to STEM […]
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As the first-grade teacher for inquisitive six-year-olds, Emily Morse is always looking for new projects to inspire her students. With a recent culture shift in her district to increase STEM learning for students, Morse wanted to find […]
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