PBL Around the World

Uplift Aerospace and Salt Lake City Schools Unveil Utah’s Largest VR Education Initiative

Uplift Aerospace has launched an expanded Starborn Academy VR education program for all middle schools in the Salt Lake City School District (SLCSD), making it Utah’s largest virtual reality education initiative. Funded by the Utah State Board of Education and the Salt Lake Education Foundation, the program aims to engage students in STEM learning through…
AI-Powered Learning System Delivers Personalized Math Instruction for Students

A new AI-driven eye-tracking tool is helping educators uncover hidden math struggles in young students by analyzing how they visually process math problems. This technology provides insights into “structure sense”, the ability to recognize numerical relationships, which is key to breaking down complex problems and predicting future math success. How It Works The Science of…
Students From OCDE Take On A Project To Become Mental Health Advocates

The Student Advocates for Mental Health (SAMH) program, initiated by OCDE’s Youth Development Program, was designed to go beyond traditional mental health awareness campaigns by empowering students to take the lead in addressing mental health issues in their schools. Recognizing the power of peer influence, the program operates in 79 schools across 22 districts, where…
US-based Nepali students help students in Nepal apply their knowledge in real-world settings

Nepali students studying abroad are creating opportunities for their peers back home through project-based learning initiatives. Programs like Uunchai, Incubate Nepal, Equity Bridge Nepal (EBN), and Reinstalling Hope (RH) connect students with mentors, provide skill-building experiences, and facilitate real-world projects. These initiatives foster cross-border mentorship, help students gain practical experience, and prepare them for global…
Jona Perteshoni Takes First Place In The Recycling Competition “A new life for the bottle” In Kosovo

In 2020, BONEVET organized a creative recycling competition called “A New Life for the Bottle” as part of its educational program, focusing on recycling and its benefits. The initiative, aimed at engaging the youngest members of BONEVET’s Project-Based Learning program, encouraged participants to imagine, explore, and create new ways to reuse plastic. The competition was…
India Launches Green Internship Program to Foster Climate Change Talent

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has launched a Green Internship Programme for all AICTE-affiliated institutions and universities, offering 10,000 internships in its first year. The programme aims to equip students with the skills necessary to address climate change by leveraging AI to develop talent for the green economy. Interns will work on…
Telecel Digitech Academy In Ghana to Equip Students With Future-Ready Skills

The Telecel Ghana Foundation has launched the Telecel Digitech Academy at St. Cecilia RC School in Ho Dome, Volta Region, aimed at equipping young students across Ghana with essential digital skills for the future. The academy emphasizes hands-on learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, focusing on practical skills such as robotics, programming,…
Macau is Shaping A Generation of Entrepreneurs

The success of Macau, like any country, is deeply rooted in the quality and values of its people—the human capital that drives its economy and society. Over the years, governments worldwide have turned to education systems to cultivate generations of productive citizens capable of adapting to a constantly evolving global economy. As technology continues to…
Camas Ridge Fourth Graders in Oregon Use Lego To Model Their New School

Ahead of the grand opening of Camas Ridge Community School, fourth graders are constructing a LEGO model of their new school. The students, guided by guest visitors, are building the replica using 3,500 LEGO pieces, offering them hands-on experience with architectural design. The project, initiated by PIVOT Architecture, in collaboration with Connected Lane County and…
How Piedmont City School District’s AI Integration Increased Student Engagement And Motivation

In a partnership with regional universities and tech companies, Piedmont City School district used AI to implement a project-based learning program that addressed real-world problems. Students worked on two projects. An environmental science project in which students used AI for monitoring and predicting the effects of pollution in local water bodies. They used sensors and…
Learners Get Real World Experience In Liverpool Life Sciences UTC and The Studio School

Life Sciences UTC and The Studio School in Liverpool offer unique educational experiences for Year 9 and Year 11 students interested in science, technology, engineering, healthcare, digital media, or creative industries. Located in the Baltic Triangle area, these schools provide state-of-the-art facilities and university-standard labs, preparing students for future careers. Life Sciences UTC, established in…
A Homeschooling Mom’s Success Using A Multidisciplinary Project Approach

Meagan Tauber,a veteran homeschool mom who founded the Hub of Curiosity online co-op and runs homeschool groups locally and globally, believes that the goal of education is to prepare children for future careers and to become productive members of society. However, the current U.S. education system, organized into subject silos, often fails to connect concepts…