The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 27, 2018

A study of project-based learning found that social studies scores were higher for second-grade students who learned this way, compared to students who were taught traditionally. studied civics in the fall of 2016, they began by exploring a nearby park in Pontiac. Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report.

Project-Based Learning 111

Project-Based Learning Civics Historic Sites Social Studies 111

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Some school districts, local governments and nonprofit groups across the country have galvanized this youth activism by giving students opportunities to participate in leadership roles and democracy in ways that go beyond civics classes and student government. Related: Making America whole again via civics education.

Civics 142

Civics Civic Engagement High School Government 142

Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2022

BB2C fosters student, business, and civic relationships to inspire career choice through experience, entrepreneurship, and education. With BB2C’s first micro-credential, they verify the educator’s skill in developing and implementing real world, problem-based learning with community partners.*. Delaware Department of Education.

Professional Development 111

Professional Development K-12 Project-Based Learning Civics 111

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 26, 2018

Another 12 students came within a few points of passing. Over the past five years, the foundation has begun to address K-12 classrooms, bringing together university researchers, education consultants and hundreds of teachers like Gallin. The small tweaks paid off. In 2016, a mere 37 percent of the school’s test-takers passed.

Teaching 110

Teaching K-12 Civics Psychology 110

The Hechinger Report

MAY 11, 2020

And when teachers can access real-time performance data, they can provide remedial and enrichment learning experiences that are tailored to each student. A handful incorporate project-based learning, virtual courses on niche topics and distance-learning programs. Sign up for Hechinger’s newsletter.

Project-Based Learning 119

Project-Based Learning Civics Tutoring Private School 119

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 2, 2023

Students not only build cities, they create governments, infusing civics into the curriculum, too. It’s a way of reimaging classroom practice, weaving creative thinking into the entire K-12 curriculum and connecting many subjects to cities built by students, with the help of educators she wishes were also thought of as artists.

Education 103

Education Project-Based Learning K-12 Museum 103

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 23, 2017

With this “Real-World Learning” program, ChiTech joins a growing number of schools devoting big chunks of the year to internships, despite the perennial classroom time crunch. The internships are also part of a larger turnaround effort at ChiTech, centered on project-based learning.

High School 77

High School Project-Based Learning Psychology Charter School 77