PBLWorks

Created by the Buck Institute for Education, we build the capacity of teachers and school leaders to design and facilitate quality Project Based Learning.

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Complete the phrase, PBL engages students in learning that is ______________.

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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: https://t.co/KeW1bDI95W
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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. https://t.co/uAmPCC9NbI #TEACHTuesday #PBL

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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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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

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"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 ⬇️
https://t.co/giHwQHWriN
#ProjectBasedLearning #K12

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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. https://t.co/ADLOAcssXE #PBL

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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

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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).

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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. 🔍🎉📋
https://t.co/giHwQHWriN
#PBL #EdLeadership

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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: https://t.co/z3OD2ffPQN

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Project Path and Thinking Routines

This table highlights many examples of how teachers have used thinking routines during different phases of a PBL unit.

Take advantage of this rich resource!

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Have you ever felt like you could use an extra pair of hands in your classroom to meet the needs of all of your students?

Here's a💡STATION ROTATION MODEL: https://t.co/wIkdo6a3th

Graphics credit: The Christensen Institute - recreated to fit format.
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Save the date: PBL World 2027 is in Napa Valley, CA, June 21–24. Registration opens Nov. 1. Details: https://t.co/5MTKWnSdyn #PBLWorld #ProjectBasedLearning #PBL

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TEACH Tuesday: Algebra 2 students test bold viral claims through surveys and experiments, then build MythBuster-style presentations to share their conclusions.
Learn more: https://t.co/sChytIWtiI

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There's a difference between "doing a project" and Project Based Learning. Explore the differences here.👇
https://t.co/e5YLKFeKwJ

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It's TEACH Tuesday! In this project, 3rd graders research a pollinator, profile whether it's thriving or declining, and design Infographics with real steps to help — then present to local groups. https://t.co/wNl4rFJ0qf
#TEACHTuesday #PBL

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Please welcome Laura McBain, Sabba Quidwai & Rhonnel Sotelo to the PBLWorks Board of Directors! Their expertise in design, innovation & educational leadership will help bring PBL to more students. 🎉
Read about them here: https://t.co/MfelulK5u1

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"I've started asking teachers to build a no-AI thinking window into the front end of every project." — National Faculty member Jason Gay on protecting student creativity before AI enters the room. https://t.co/zhjF0Jty6e
#ProjectBasedLearning #PBL #AI

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Teach Tuesday: 8th graders debate why people supported or opposed independence in a Socratic Showdown, then build social media campaigns for voices history left out.
#TEACHTuesday #PBL
https://t.co/u65GTPu1bz

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"Nobody brings up a worksheet."

PBLWorks's Ryan Sprott on the border course his students still talk about years later—and why Project Based Learning is what actually sticks. https://t.co/SOPZZ8HlGS

#PBL #K12