Created by the Buck Institute for Education, we build the capacity of teachers and school leaders to design and facilitate quality Project Based Learning.
✨ Educators, does bell hooks' quote about the radical possibilities of the classroom speak deeply to you?
Drop a 💥 or a ✨ if you connect with this powerful vision of education!
🌳 The Problem Tree is a powerful tool that helps students uncover the causes and effects of complex issues through a structured hierarchy.
Download your own template to get started! bit.ly/3ZERzOC
This July, deepen your PBL practice through our Open Online Workshops. From PBL 101 to Coaching, Leadership, and SEL in PBL, there's a learning experience for every stage of your journey. 📖💻
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📖 Read our newest blog article, Before the PBL Classroom Empties: 4 Practices That Document Learning and Inform What's Next, and explore practical strategies to support teachers through this important process.
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Deep curiosity doesn't happen by accident. It's a practice.
Here's an inspiring quote from our 2026 PBL World keynote speaker, Scott Shigeoka (@scottshigeoka).
"Effective scaffolding is both an art and a science – it demands that teachers have a deep understanding of students' strengths and needs as well as a clear vision of where students are headed."
Scaffolds can take many forms; learn more here: bit.ly/3vqJU6u#PBL
Eager to take your PBL practice further? Explore our open online workshops this summer, designed so you can learn from the comfort of home, or wherever summer takes you.
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As some educators navigate the very final moments of the school year, reflection can become one of the most meaningful learning experiences of all. 💭
One great tool to support these conversations is our Self-Reflection on Project Work resource. bit.ly/4uMHqh1
🎤 Planning a student showcase or exhibition of learning? Our newest article explores practical strategies for designing impactful PBL showcases and exhibitions that help make learning visible beyond the classroom.
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Ready to bring more meaningful, engaging learning into your elementary classroom? 📖✨
The Elementary PBL Handbook helps teachers design and facilitate high-quality PBL experiences with practical strategies, tips, and real classroom insights.
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