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Service-Learning: A PBL Pedagogy for the Pandemic
How high school students did a project on staying connected during a time of isolation.
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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.
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Projects in Action
A Project on Slowing the Spread of COVID-19
For the Mass STEM Week challenge, PBLWorks partnered with IBM and Partners for Health to create a highly relevant project.
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2nd Grader Uses Remote Learning Experience to Extend PBL into the Summer
Inspired by a classroom project, a student created a local “save a pond” club.
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Publishing Real-World Student Research in an Online Environment
A rigorous high school genomics project, applying the scientific method to analyze a global challenge.
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Projects Are Not Built in a Day
Lessons learned by a middle school teacher about designing rigorous – not just engaging – PBL.
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Press “Unmute” in Remote Learning: Virtual PBL in the Early Grades
Lessons learned from a kindergarten project designed by the co-author of a new book on PBL in grades K-2.
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Connecting Students to Real-World Investigations through Satellite Imagery
How students use the Earthrise Education tool to tackle authentic problems.
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Prevent the Spread: A Project That Can Make a Difference in the Pandemic
Empowering students with opportunities to have an authentic real-world impact.
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Webinar Recap: How Students Experience High Quality PBL Online
How students and teachers did an online project designed by PBLWorks, and what they learned.