PBL Teacher Wellness for the New School Year
More than ever, we are aware of the interconnectedness of ourselves and the ecosystem of our classrooms. Research consistently
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PBL and CTE
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Teaching Engineering the Way Engineers Work: Gold Standard PBL in a Detroit Classroom
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.
Recent Blogs
PBLWorks TEACH™
Teaching with TEACH™: Interview with Math Educator Jason Darling
We had the chance to connect with Jason Darling, a veteran math teacher and sixth-grade PLC lead at Winterset Middle School in
A Lesson Learned On Working With Experts in PBL: How To Prepare Them and Your Students
In my second year of teaching, I had the opportunity to mentor a group of fifth-grade students as part of the IB Primary Years
PBL and Multilingual Students
How Project Based Learning Helped My Multilingual Students Find Their Voice
What happens when we invite students to share the most personal parts of their lives through schoolwork? Can learning that centers
Summer Reads To Deepen Your PBL Practice
At PBLWorks, we’re incredibly fortunate to have a number of National Faculty and staff members who are not only passionate educators, but also published authors. In this blog, we’re excited to highlight their books—essential reads for anyone looking to deepen their practice and stay inspired all summer long.
PBLWorks TEACH™
Teaching with TEACH™: Interview with Math Educator Robin Lasko-Brodeur
We had the opportunity to talk with Robin, a math educator at Westfield Intermediate School in Westfield, MA, who recently piloted two of our PBLWorks TEACH Math units: Pack Perfection and Community Recipes.
A Moment for You, Educators: 5 Ways to Celebrate Your PBL Journey
Here's a list of 5 reflective prompts designed specifically for teachers to celebrate their Project Based Learning (PBL) journey, paired with subtle ways to turn reflection into celebration.
Making the Case for Project Based Learning Curriculum: Why We Built It and Why You Might Need It
Discover how high-quality Project Based Learning (PBL) curriculum supports K–12 teachers with standards-aligned, real-world, student-centered learning.
General PBL
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.