General PBL
PBLWorks Welcomes Three New Leaders to Its Board of Directors
At PBLWorks, we know that meaningful change happens when leaders with diverse perspectives, deep expertise, and a shared
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Leadership
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Reflection: A Key Ingredient to Successful Implementation of PBL
Every educator and leader driving the shift to Project Based Learning knows that pausing to reflect is paramount to the long-term
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Project Based Learning Strategies
PBL in the Age of AI: Where Deeper Thinking Meets Deeper Creativity
While facilitating a PBL 101 workshop at PBL World this summer, I had many conversations that centered on creativity, which was
PBL World
What Students Say About Project Based Learning
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.
Gold Standard PBL: Design Elements
Hosting a PBL Showcase: One School's Story
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.
PBL Champions
Four Champions, One Commitment: What It Takes to Create Lasting Change Through Project Based Learning
At PBL World 2026, we celebrated four remarkable examples of leadership through our annual PBL Champions Awards. While each
Before the PBL Classroom Empties: 4 Practices That Document Learning and Inform What's Next
The end of the school year is always full. There are showcases to prepare, final assessments to complete, and report cards to
How PBL Can Work When You Don’t Meet With Students Every Day
The Story of a Community Action Project While the traditional classroom setting lends itself to deep project work, it is not the
Ending the Year with a Successful PBL Showcase
How will you and your students celebrate their learning and accomplishments? You might know that one of the Essential Project
“It’s Okay to Start Small”: A PBL Coach Reflects on PBL World
Each summer, educators from across the world gather at PBL World to explore how Project Based Learning can create more meaningful