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PBL as a Hero’s Journey: Parallels to Classic Stories & Star Wars
How what students experience in a project follows the archetypal storyline.
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How to Strengthen Your PBL Plan Amid Teacher Turnover and Workforce Shifts
Discover strategies for school leaders to strengthen PBL, support teacher retention, and navigate workforce transformation in today’s K–12 education.
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Top PBL Blog Posts of 2019
The year’s most-read posts, written by PBLWorks staff, National Faculty, and guest bloggers.
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My Favorite Projects of 2019
PBLWorks Editor in Chief John Larmer's list of projects from various grade levels and subject areas.
How-to Tips and Tools
4 Tips to Unlock the Power of Protocols
A teacher's advice for making sure critique protocols work well with students.
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Wait. Whose Kid is This? How PBL Changes Your Life as a Parent
A parent of a high school student sees the benefits of PBL.
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Letter to My First-Year Teacher Self – from a Retiring PBL Veteran
The importance of building relationships with students, creating a classroom community, and pursuing PBL.
PBL and Equity
Why All Students Deserve PBL – and Why Some Don’t Get It
PBLWorks Editor in Chief John Larmer argues for using PBL with historically underserved students, and addresses common challenges.
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Building a PBL Classroom Culture with Reflective Conversations in Restorative Circles
A high school teacher using the Students Rebuild/PBLWorks “Hunger” project explains an effective process for student reflection.
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The Latest PBL News & Views: December 6, 2019
PBLWorks Editor in Chief John Larmer recommends recent articles, blog posts, research studies, and other resources related to Project Based Learning.