Created by the Buck Institute for Education, we build the capacity of teachers and school leaders to design and facilitate quality Project Based Learning.
Novato, CA
Joined July 2009
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🎥 New video: the research behind PBLWorks TEACH. A USC-backed RCT found AP students using our PBL units gained 8 points in year one, 10 in year two.
Watch: youtu.be/ZCi0GM9KseU
#PBL #PBLWorksTEACH
TEACH Tuesday: High schoolers model energy transfer in real buildings, design retrofit proposals, then pitch solutions to engineers and architects at a public green-building showcase. bit.ly/4ywrHUr #TEACHTuesday #PBL
ALT Heat Hackers, a high school Physics PBL project unit available in PBLWorks TEACH
Just designed your first PBL unit? Run it through our Essential Project Design Elements Checklist — a quick way to confirm it has everything rigorous PBL needs.
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#PBL #TeacherTools #NewTeacher
ALT Essential Project Design Checklist - in the PBL Library
We're at the FullScale Symposium in Indianapolis! Find us at our table in the Sagamore Ballroom. 📍
Catch @vickywolfe's Story of Learning Saturday at 10:30am: "Making PBL Easier: The Story of TEACH"
#FullScale26 #PBL #PBLWorks
"Be real about what's real." Before you plan your next PBL move, get honest about where you actually are. New from PBLWorks on reflection as a leadership practice ⬇️
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#ProjectBasedLearning #K12
TEACH Tuesday: 6th graders interview a real client, then use volume and surface area to design a backpack built for that person's actual needs — wrapping up with a client design portfolio. bit.ly/3VEDqT3 #PBL
At Hayes Mansion in San Jose for the Ignite 2026 Summit: Portrait of a Learner — talking with CA leaders about turning their Portrait from poster to practice with TEACH and PBL. Come find us at our table. #PortraitOfALearner #PBLWorks
2 out of 3 high school students say they're bored in class every day. Our new brief shows how Gold Standard PBL flips that — and why engaged students post real learning gains (8+ points in two major studies).
Sustainable PBL implementation isn't just about doing more — it's about pausing to reflect, celebrate wins, and plan with intention. Our latest post breaks down how leaders can build this cycle into their practice. 🔍🎉📋
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#PBL #EdLeadership
From banana to breakfast table: 2nd graders trace a food's journey, build flyers, then showcase it all at a schoolwide Global Food Fair. Learn more: bit.ly/4gMy9B6
