For school leaders, moving from isolated projects to a true culture of Project-Based Learning (PBL) is one of the most exciting, and complex, shifts a staff can make. The challenge isn’t just in launching projects; it’s in building the shared capacity, confidence, and routines that make rigorous PBL a sustainable practice across classrooms. We are […] The post Project-Based Learning and Building Staff Capacity first appeared on Center for Excellence.| Center for Excellence
What does it mean for students to truly explore an idea? In many classrooms, learning still leans too heavily on passive absorption, reading, watching, and listening, without enough opportunity for students to engage with ideas through direct experience. Active Exploration (one of the A’s in the 6 A’s project implementation elements) shifts this paradigm. It’s […] The post Active Exploration: A Path to Meaningful Learning first appeared on Center for Excellence.| Center for Excellence
In an era where student engagement is more crucial than ever, educators are turning to Project-Based Learning (PBL) to foster curiosity, collaboration, and meaningful learning. By integrating the 6A’s framework—Authenticity, Academic Rigor, Applied Learning, Active Exploration, Adult Connections, and Assessment—teachers can design PBL experiences that not only captivate students but also meet essential subject matter […] The post Re-Engaging Students Through PBL: A Lens on the 6A’s ...| Center for Excellence
This blog was written by Antonio, a student at New Tech High School in Napa California, reflecting on his experience with project-based learning in a Math III course. Implementing project-based learning (PBL) in mathematics can be challenging due to the subject’s emphasis on individualized practice. Math is often taught most efficiently through lectures and repetitive […] The post Project Based Learning in Math III first appeared on Center for Excellence.| Center for Excellence
The last week of March, I had the privilege of working with the educators and students at Limerick ETSS (LETSS) during a PBL support visit. We have had the honor of working with LETSS since their opening with 14 teachers. Their growth and scaling has brought them to 80 staff currently and growing each year! […] The post Transformative PBL at Limerick ETSS first appeared on Center for Excellence.| Center for Excellence
Due to some recent Rust drama in the Linux kernel I’ve decided to explain in detail why the Rust ideology simply isn’t compatible with the Linux way.| Felipe Contreras
In the heart of Napa, California, New Technology High School (New Tech High) stands as a pioneering institution dedicated to transforming education through Project-Based Learning (PBL). As a school that focuses on both content mastery and essential skill development, we are committed to preparing students not just for graduation, but for lifelong success in an […] The post New Technology High School: Innovating Education Through Project-Based Learning first appeared on Center for Excellence.| Center for Excellence
At New Tech High School in Napa, we are intentional about providing clarity for students, offering timely and relevant feedback, and leveraging formative assessment to drive learning within projects. By aligning assessment strategies with each stage of the learning process, we ensure that students understand their goals, receive constructive feedback at critical moments, and continuously […] The post 7 Effective Assessment Strategies for Project-Based Learning first appeared on Center for E...| Center for Excellence