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Project Based Learning for All

PBL is powerful, unlocking deeper learning and student success. Educators and leaders deserve the resources and tools to make it easier and more effective for all students. We provide the expertise to make it happen.

Now, PBL is easier with PBLWorks TEACH.

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Project Based Learning for All

PBL is powerful, unlocking deeper learning and student success. Educators and leaders deserve the resources and tools to make it easier and more effective for all students. We provide the expertise to make it happen.

Now, PBL is easier with PBLWorks TEACH.

Explore TEACH Today

Upcoming PBL Events

Looking to get started or build your expertise with Project Based Learning? Consider these multi-day events coming up in Virginia and New York. You'll explore the power of PBL, learn from experts, and network with peers. 

PBL Institute in Alexandria, VA July 17-18, 2025 July 17-18, 2025

PBL Institute - Alexandria, VA

PBL Institutes offer a focused, immersive learning experience for educators who are early in their Project Based Learning journey. You'll engage in expert-led workshops, collaborate with regional peers, and gain practical strategies you can apply right away. 

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PBL in the City Oct 28-30, 2025 Oct. 28-30, 2025

PBL in the City - New York

PBL in the City is a multi-day Project Based Learning conference in partnership with NYSCATE & PBLWorks, bringing together educators, staff, administrators, and leaders who want to begin and advance their PBL practice and connect with a community of their peers. 

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PBL leads to deeper understanding and greater retention of content knowledge

 

PBLWorks offers online and in-person Project Based Learning workshops and courses for educators seeking to give their students more. Whether you are new to Project Based Learning, advancing your practice, teaching in-person, or facilitating PBL curricula online, we have a path just for you. Pick your pathway and explore how to get started today...

For Individuals

 

PBL courses & workshops designed for those getting started with
PBL on their own

For Schools & Districts

 

In-person and online PBL workshops and services for teachers and staff

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For Regional & State Partnerships

 

Multi-year program for system-wide PBL support and implementation 

Why PBL?

Because Project Based Learning works. It engages students in learning that is deep and long-lasting. PBL can be transformative for students – especially those furthest from educational opportunity.

See the evidence and impact of PBL below...

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Student Impact

A great project engages students in deeper learning.

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Success Stories

Teachers, leaders, and students share their own PBL stories.

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Research & Evidence

PBL ​works​ to transform students’ educational experiences.

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Our exclusive focus is supporting educators like you with quality PBL professional development.

Ready to dive into PBL? Be sure to check out...

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Project Library

Our Project Library includes 70+ standards-based PBL project ideas.

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PBL Resources

And more resources to support Project Based Learning.

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PBLWorks by the numbers...

190,000
Teachers and leaders across all 50 states have been trained by PBLWorks
5,800
Schools have implemented PBL with our support
60 +
Districts have partnered with PBLWorks for system-wide change

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