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
Complete the phrase, PBL engages students in learning that is ______________. #PBL #pblworks
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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
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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. bit.ly/4ywrHUr #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. bit.ly/3VSlHI0 #PBL #TeacherTools #NewTeacher
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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 ⬇️ bit.ly/4jf2k5o #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. bit.ly/3VEDqT3 #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. 🔍🎉📋 bit.ly/4jf2k5o #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: bit.ly/4gMy9B6
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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! bit.ly/4yvOgZD
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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: bit.ly/4hcoG5c Graphics credit: The Christensen Institute - recreated to fit format. #PBLWorks #PBL
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Save the date: PBL World 2027 is in Napa Valley, CA, June 21–24. Registration opens Nov. 1. Details: bit.ly/4h6bjDy #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: bit.ly/4j2cFBy
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There's a difference between "doing a project" and Project Based Learning. Explore the differences here.👇 bit.ly/4xIeEzr
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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. bit.ly/3Uup0V2 #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: bit.ly/4wTAAXf
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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. bit.ly/3T3vCJC #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 bit.ly/3UfblBj
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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. eschoolnews.com/innovative-t… #PBL #K12
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