SheKnows

What is a project-based preschool?

For parents of children who always say, “Why?” and “How?” and “Show me more,” the project-based preschool approach will give their natural curiosity wings. Problem-solvers and deep thinkers will ...
The Harvard Crimson

Nonprofit Founder Jane Hirschi Pushes For Project-Based Learning in Cambridge School Committee Bid

Jane S. Hirschi, founder of the educational nonprofit CitySprouts and parent of two former Cambridge Public Schools students, ...
Education Week

Preschool Curriculum Creator Extends Reach to Kindergarten

Early-childhood advocates have been concerned for some time that the academic expectations of elementary school are filtering down to kindergarten. Now, there’s a bit of pressure from the other ...
Left Hand Valley Courier

Gunbarrel schools offer diverse paths to learning

In this quiet corner of Boulder County, an extraordinary collection of schools has taken root, offering families educational ...
EdSurge

Why Project-Based Learning Hasn’t Gone Mainstream (And What We Can Do About It)

Project-Based Learning (PBL) is one of the hottest buzzwords in education, and it’s easy to see why. PBL combines standards-based curriculum with empowering students to solve real world challenges.
The Hechinger Report

Project-based learning and standardized tests don’t mix

The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. PHILADELPHIA — In ...
Education Week

Project-Based Learning’s Next Project: Understanding When It Works

Can project-based learning help close the achievement gap? New research focused on young elementary schoolers suggests that a well-designed and well-taught project-based-learning curriculum can help ...
Campus Technology

Project-Based Learning in an AI-Inspired Era

The return to project-based learning, paired with today's AI tools, has created a new learning paradigm. Here, Mark Frydenberg, distinguished lecturer of Computer Information Systems and director of ...
The Washington Post

Project-based learning is a new rage in education. Never mind that it’s a century old.

ALEXANDRIA, VA - FEBRUARY 22: Students Milad Omidian, left, and Mikayla Addison interact following a class at TC Williams High School Thursday February 22, 2017. Students and their mentors from George ...
Bow Doin Polar Bears

Bowdoin Receives NSF Grant to Expand STEM Education for Maine Preschoolers and Kindergarteners

Funding was awarded to support a collaborative project by Bowdoin College and the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance. Bowdoin College and the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance (MMSA) have ...
Forbes

New, Strong Evidence For Problem-Based Learning

A large, international study shows that problem-based learning is more effective than standard instruction in math and science, and a national survey confirms that students, parents and teachers all ...