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You’ve provided PBLWorks training for your teachers and they are making plans to implement projects this year. As the school

At University Prep Science and Math High School in Detroit, engineering teacher Jack Pierick runs his Principles of Engineering and Conceptual Design classes the way real engineers work: start with a problem, prototype, test, and improve. Pierick's advice to teachers starting with PBL: expect things to go wrong, reflect after every class, and remember that reaching even one student makes it worthwhile.

Every educator and leader driving the shift to Project Based Learning knows that pausing to reflect is paramount to the long-term

At PBLWorks, we know that meaningful change happens when leaders with diverse perspectives, deep expertise, and a shared

While facilitating a PBL 101 workshop at PBL World this summer, I had many conversations that centered on creativity, which was

In this recap of a student panel at PBL World 2026, graduating seniors from Envision Academy of Arts and Technology (Oakland, CA) reflect on how Project Based Learning shaped them as learners and leaders. Students describe gaining confidence in sharing ideas, developing communication and time-management skills for college, and learning to collaborate with peers outside their friend groups. They offer advice for educators on choice, resources, and scaffolding independent thinking before group work. The recurring themes: PBL builds student voice, strengthens collaboration, and prepares students for what comes next.

Calaveras Hills High School's second annual PBL Showcase offers a practical model for schools looking to exhibit Project Based Learning. PBLWorks National Faculty member Honor Moorman shares how CHHS teachers set common expectations, used Project Walls to tell the full story of each project, and designed interactive experiences—from a product prototype expo to a classroom-wide college and career fair—for students, families, and community visitors. The post includes a full audience engagement chart, planning resources, and student reflections on how PBL builds persistence, collaboration, and a love of learning, offering ideas any school can adapt for their own showcase.

At PBL World 2026, we celebrated four remarkable examples of leadership through our annual PBL Champions Awards. While each

The end of the school year is always full. There are showcases to prepare, final assessments to complete, and report cards to