General PBL
The Gift of Time That PBL Allows
A teacher reflects on how to make students aware of their learning journey, and on the importance of giving them the time to enjoy learning.
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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.
Recent Blogs
Designing a PBL-Friendly Classroom: The Power of Environment in Learning and Belonging
Design a PBL-friendly classroom that fosters student voice, choice, collaboration, and deeper learning by treating the environment as a third teacher.
General PBL
Dr. Lisa Delpit: PBL World 2022 Keynote Recording
“The work of changing the world is truly in our hands.” That is how Dr. Lisa Delpit concluded her PBL World 2022 keynote address
How-to Tips and Tools
How Students Become Ideal Teammates
In a computational thinking and coding project, teachers taught collaboration and communication skills by having students define good teamwork, set roles, make agreements about how to work together, engage in team-building strategies, and use a collaboration rubric.
PBL and Equity
The Pedagogy of Poverty and its Antidote: PBL
PBLWorks Editor in Chief John Larmer recaps a classic article from 1991 about urban education, race, and control-based schooling—and finds parallels between the author’s call for “good teaching” and Project Based Learning.
General PBL
How to Prepare Students for PBL
PBLWorks Editor in Chief John Larmer shares tips and resources for starting the school year with students who are new to PBL.
PBL and Equity
4 Ways PBL is A Powerful Vehicle for Discussing Equity and Identity
Post e-Learning, educators are reporting a greater need to design learning experiences that facilitate equity and identity
Project Based Learning in Math
Centering Students’ Funds of Knowledge in Mathematics
Explore how equitable, student-centered math instruction supports multilingual learners and promotes culturally responsive teaching in K–12 education.
Thanks to You, Learning Has Meaning!
Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week by honoring educators who lead Gold Standard PBL and deeper learning through real-world, student-centered projects.