Project-Based Learning

Chynna Krouser attends a geology class at Hunter College in New York City, where she is a junior with a 3.0 grade point average. Krouser came to Hunter through a pilot project that expanded the admissions criteria for students graduating from performance-based high schools like hers. Krouser submitted an advanced algebra project she completed in her sophomore year at Eastside Community High School in New York City.
Chynna Krouser attends a geology class at Hunter College in New York City, where she is a junior with a 3.0 grade point average. Krouser came to Hunter through a pilot project that expanded the admissions criteria for students graduating from performance-based high schools like hers. Krouser submitted an advanced algebra project she completed in her sophomore year at Eastside Community High School in New York City.
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College & Workforce Readiness Colleges Crack Open the Admissions Door to Consider Students' Skills
Most colleges rely on standardized tests and grades to decide who gets into their schools. A handful of schools want to change up the mix.
Catherine Gewertz, February 5, 2019
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6 min read
Fremont High School teacher, Maya Brodkey, left, talks with senior Cristy Gonzalez-Hernandez about her senior capstone project during class at the Oakland, Calif., school. The district has had a policy since 2005 requiring students to complete a “serious research project or exhibition” in order to graduate.
Fremont High School teacher, Maya Brodkey, left, talks with senior Cristy Gonzalez-Hernandez about her senior capstone project during class at the Oakland, Calif., school. The district has had a policy since 2005 requiring students to complete a “serious research project or exhibition” in order to graduate.
Ashley Crichton for Education Week
Teaching Can 'Capstone Projects' Deepen Learning for High School Seniors?
Educators in Oakland, Calif., say the yearlong graduation projects are helping students master oral, writing, and research skills that will serve them well for whatever comes next.
Stephen Sawchuk, February 5, 2019
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7 min read
Assessment Three Teachers, One Test Question: Will Their Responses Differ?
Education Week asked three 8th grade teachers to evaluate real student responses to an open-ended question on the National Assessment of Educational Progress in social studies. Here's what they said.
February 5, 2019
Teaching Opinion Infusing Lessons Learned Abroad Into My Classroom
How one teacher traveled to Indonesia and integrated what she saw into her classroom in Massachusetts.
Linda Tanini, January 29, 2019
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5 min read
Teaching Opinion 7 Education Organizations That Empower Students Worldwide
Ideas from around the world to empower students are shared at a global conference.
Cleary Vaughan-Lee, January 9, 2019
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6 min read
Teaching Opinion Project-Based Schools Close Silicon Valley Gaps
Tom and Emily recently visited several schools in Silicon Valley. Dive in to see how high-challenge communities are responding with personalized and project-based learning.
Tom Vander Ark, November 26, 2018
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4 min read
Teaching Opinion The Progressive Schools of Philadelphia
A look at some of the 10 progressive autonomous schools in the Philadelphia Innovation network expanding opportunities and serving families through local and national partnerships.
Tom Vander Ark, November 21, 2018
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5 min read
School & District Management Opinion Growing Network Supports Thriving San Diego Students
How can we help students learn how to learn? Through projects and personalized learning. Discover how Thrive Public Schools makes this possible for each and every student that enters their doors.
Tom Vander Ark, November 5, 2018
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3 min read
Curriculum Opinion Phenomenon-Based Learning in Finland Inspires Student Inquiry
How allowing students in Finland to investigate phenomena inspires inquiry and curiosity in students.
Sam Northern, October 31, 2018
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5 min read
Teaching Opinion Teaching Design Thinking to Hack School and Prep for Complexity
Tom chats with Sam Seidel about design thinking and how it can slow down and discover the true root of the problem in education.
Tom Vander Ark, October 10, 2018
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4 min read
Teaching Opinion Giving the Gift of Place
In this episode Tom & Emily take you on a virtual field trip to Murie Ranch, in the Grand Teton National Park, to talk about place-based education with Christen Girard and Nate McClennen
Tom Vander Ark, October 2, 2018
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5 min read
Teaching Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Project-Based Learning?
Quiz Yourself: How does project-based learning affect students' problem-solving abilities and how are educators building awareness of students' projects?
David Rosenzweig, September 6, 2018
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1 min read
School & District Management Opinion Apple Exec on Rewiring Education
Former Apple VP of Education, John Couch on why he's enthusiastic about project-based and challenge-based learning and the future of learning technology, why design is such a critical concept for education. and his new book Rewiring Education.
Tom Vander Ark, September 5, 2018
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3 min read
School & District Management Opinion Back to School in El Paso: District and New Tech Expand Partnership
On the first day of school, we joined El Paso ISD Superintendent Juan Cabrera on a tour of school visits including several of the nine schools in the district that belong to the New Tech Network. Here's our recap.
Tom Vander Ark, August 27, 2018
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4 min read
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