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College Board has named PBLWorks its partner for launching Pre-AP courses in grades 6-8, using Gold Standard PBL and TEACH as the path to Pre-AP designation across core subjects. Schools completing two qualifying projects per course through TEACH earn the designation, starting with current TEACH middle schools in 2026–27 and opening nationwide in 2027–28.

PBLWorks TEACH has won the 2026 Educators Pick Best of STEM Award in the Bridging the Gap: Professional Development category, an honor decided entirely by practicing STEM educators. The recognition follows TEACH's 2026 CODiE Award, reinforcing it as a leading tool for turning PBL training into sustained classroom practice.

PBLWorks partners with Ulster BOCES to bring Project Based Learning, TEACH resources, and professional learning to NY districts advancing NY Inspires.

PBLWorks TEACH™ has won a 2026 CODiE Award for Best Emerging Instructional Technology Solution, selected from 228 finalists. The platform bridges PBL professional development and classroom practice with standards-aligned curriculum, coaching videos, planning tools, and assessments — building critical thinking, collaboration, and agency for student success.

PBLWorks announced that internationally recognized curiosity expert and TED speaker Scott Shigeoka will keynote PBL World 2026, taking place June 16–18, 2026, in Napa Valley, California. Centered on the theme “When Curiosity Leads, Learning Lasts,” the conference highlights how Project Based Learning fosters deep, engaging, and lasting learning for students and educators.

PBLWorks announced that internationally recognized curiosity expert and TED speaker Scott Shigeoka will keynote PBL World 2026, taking place June 16–18, 2026, in Napa Valley, California. Centered on the theme “When Curiosity Leads, Learning Lasts,” the conference highlights how Project Based Learning fosters deep, engaging, and lasting learning for students and educators.

PBLWorks to Host PBL Institute Nevada for Educators and Leaders Getting Started with Project Based Learning. The event takes place February 19-20, 2026 at The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain, an independent school committed to Project Based Learning in the city’s Summerlin community.

Registration is now open for PBL World 2026, celebrating 15 years of Project Based Learning in Napa Valley. Join educators worldwide June 16–18 to explore the theme “When Curiosity Leads, Learning Lasts.” Learn, connect, and be inspired by Gold Standard PBL.

New web-based application gives schools access to ready-to-use Gold Standard PBL projects in math, science, ELA, and social studies

New web-based application gives schools access to ready-to-use Gold Standard PBL projects in math, science, ELA, and social studies