Miriam
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Have you had several attempts at implementing project-based learning in your classroom that ended up failing? Back when I was a computer teacher, my students used to come to my computer lab to work on project-based learning, which they wrongly interpreted as a traditional topic report instead of an investigative report tailored to respond to…
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Australian students rank fourth globally in creative thinking according to the latest PISA results, following Singapore, South Korea, and Canada. The assessment also shows improvements in Australia’s performance in maths, science, and reading since the last cycle. Australia now ranks 10th in maths, up from 23rd in 2018, and outperforms the OECD average in reading…
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Kabakoo, named “astonishment” in Bambara, is a Malian education startup that promotes innovation through its mobile application. Founded in 2019 by Yanick Kemayou and Michèle Traoré, Kabakoo Academies aims to equip young people with skills to address their communities’ unique challenges. The Bamako-based company provides online training in various fields and operates physical campuses across…
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Stockton University has received a $650,000 state grant, making it the only college in southern New Jersey to obtain such funding to enhance climate change education for K-12 schools. This grant, part of an initiative led by First Lady Tammy Murphy, supports New Jersey’s pioneering effort to integrate climate change education across various subjects. The…
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Hamilton Avenue School recently held a STEAM Day featuring a performance by “Bash the Trash.” Over the past few months, students from grades K-5 engaged in a problem-based learning activity within a STEAM framework, researching and creating projects to present at the event. Each grade level focused on different themes: The event culminated in student…
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There is forty years worth of research confirming that project-based learning is one of the best ways to learn. Yet, the number of schools that have successfully implemented a project-based learning program in their school is small. The motivation to be part of this successful learning method produced repeated attempts by schools all over the…
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Jane Goodall, the renowned scientist and conservationist, is touring Australia and New Zealand, promoting her youth-led action program, Roots & Shoots. Established in 1991, Roots & Shoots encourages young people to engage in environmental and social justice projects. This program has grown to over 60 countries, empowering children as young as five to make a…
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Corpus Christi ISD’s 2024 summer programs aim to help students who didn’t meet grade-level expectations and those needing extra support by using project-based learning and enrichment activities. The goal is to reduce achievement gaps and better prepare students for the upcoming school year. Recent summer programs have shown success, particularly in reading, and high levels…
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Pupils from Banff Academy are organizing a public event called Mission Connect to showcase the variety of community groups, clubs, and activities in Banff and Macduff. The event aims to reconnect the community and increase awareness of local opportunities for residents and visitors. Various organizations, including Banff and Macduff Men’s Shed, Deveron River Brass, and…
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The Mapleton School District has been selected to participate in the 2024-25 K-12 Farm to School Institute, a year-long program aimed at expanding farm to school initiatives. The district will develop a comprehensive Farm to School Action Plan with input from the community. Superintendent Sue Wilson expressed excitement about enhancing their existing gardening program, emphasizing…
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Earlier this year at Franklin High School, cheerleaders presented their physics project through cheerleading and stunting, demonstrating scientific principles in an engaging, hands-on manner. This approach exemplifies Franklin’s commitment to project-based, real-world learning, facilitated by the district’s “portrait of a graduate” initiative. This document outlines essential life skills—such as resourcefulness, wellness, and responsibility—that the community…
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Mission Bay Hub in the San Francisco school district offers high school students career exploration opportunities in health and life sciences. Students spend half the day learning science disciplines and participating in work-based learning experiences that demonstrate real-world applications. Program director Erik Rice emphasizes the importance of creating supportive conditions for both students and teachers…