Project-Based Learning (PBL)

Education Trust President John King describes how working collaboratively in teams—on purposeful, rigorous projects—can support traditionally underserved learners in the classroom and beyond.

When projects begin with a compelling question that students investigate over time, curiosity can spark the drive to read.

Hands-on learning strategies help English language learners participate in discussions—whether in-person or online.

New research reveals that when science, reading, and math come together in rigorous hands-on projects, student collaboration, engagement, and achievement can soar.

A new study shows that when implemented well, AP courses built around project-based learning can raise test scores for all students, including those in traditionally underserved demographics.

Two new gold-standard studies provide compelling evidence that project-based learning is an effective strategy for all students—including historically marginalized ones.

Between the launch of a project-based learning unit and the final presentation, targeted instruction and feedback are crucial for student success.

This challenging time provides an opportunity for students to work on real-world problems they see every day.

Encouraging middle and high school students to talk through differences of opinion can make for stronger projects and greater learning gains.

When students face unexpected—but manageable—changes during project-based learning, they learn the valuable skill of adapting.

This period of remote teaching is a good time to start using project-based learning, which encourages authentic work and creativity.

The open-ended work in project-based learning can help students explore issues that matter to them.

Researchers and educators share how to successfully transfer project-based learning to virtual second- through fifth-grade science classrooms.

Implementing project-based learning can lead students to investigate historical movements.

Assignments that are bigger than a lesson and smaller than a unit are a good way to experiment with inquiry-based learning.