Resource Round-Up: Portrait of a Graduate Preparing students for the future means equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and mindsets they need to thrive in a rapidly
Teaching Controversial Topics: Rethinking the Driving Question I always believed studying contentious topics was important, but I struggled to teach them. Attempts at productive dialogue
PBL World Participant Spotlight Series My PBL World Experience: Meet Bethany Thomas, Computer Science & Robotics Teacher in Atlanta, Georgia Meet Mrs. Thomas (Bethany Thomas), a computer science and robotics teacher at Purpose Built Schools in Atlanta, Georgia, who
The Problem Tree Exercise: Teaching Students to See Beyond the Surface How many of us have been at the start of a PBL unit, right after introducing the driving question—designed to explore a complex
Culture, Language, and Mathematics Part of the beauty of the human experience is how people communicate with one another. Everyone has quirks in their choice of
Project Based Learning in Early Childhood: Engaging Families and Community Young children’s natural curiosity and playful nature present a beautiful opportunity for teachers to embrace the wonders of
4 Reasons We Appreciate PBL Principals! As we celebrate National Principals Month, it’s the perfect time to recognize school leaders' vital role in making Project Based
The Absent Protocol: A Collaborative Approach to Catching Up in a PBL Classroom One afternoon, I received an email from Tahleez, a student in my 10th-grade chemistry class who had been absent for a few days
Centering Students’ Funds of Knowledge in Mathematics After spending over 10 years in math and computer science education, with work spanning across four continents, I've seen
From School Resource Officer to Educator: How One Adult Can Make a Difference As the back-to-school season approaches, I find myself reflecting on the profound impact we have as educators, especially when we