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Four colorful tote bags with different patterns—brown, galaxy, blue with robots, and solid yellow—are hanging side by side against a green background. Each bag has light-colored handles. These Totes of Hope are part of a Humanities Project aimed at raising awareness for mental health.
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The “Totes of Hope”: A Mental Health Humanities Project

To address the youth mental health crisis, 11th grade Humanities teacher Andres Perez and his students at High Tech High Chula Vista sewed tote bags for patients at Rady Children’s Hospital Psychiatric Outward. Along the way they learned about the systematic issues in society that could lead to troubling mental health issues, and how to take action toward them. They also learned the importance of iterating a product and a process, and giving grace to oneself through it all.
The “Totes of Hope”: A Mental Health Humanities Project
Two students, working on student projects while wearing masks, sit at a desk covered in worksheets and storyboards, using pencils. Laptops are open in front of them, and one student wears a black hoodie. A GET BUSY sign is visible in the background—highlighting collaborative project grouping approaches.
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Two Approaches to Grouping Students in Projects

Early in the spring, I got a phone call from a school principal asking what Unboxed had on group roles in projects...
Two Approaches to Grouping Students in Projects
Three young adults work together outdoors, engaging in project based learning as they measure and discuss a large wooden board on a table, surrounded by green grass and trees under a clear blue sky.
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What is PBL?

A key question for PBL educators: how will we know if we are doing project-based learning well?
What is PBL?
A young boy in a blue hoodie and red pants crouches on a gravel surface, holding a rock—a place where children can freely explore shapes and play—while other children engage with a plastic container in the blurred background.
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When Place Shapes the Product

Genesee Community Charter School is centering students in a place-based curriculum provides them with a deeper understanding of...
When Place Shapes the Product
A blurred, stylized image of several newspaper clippings on a wall, with the headline THE DAILY NEWS visible and colored borders around each article; in one corner, the mysterious phrase “Thou Talk’st of Nothing” can be faintly seen among the headlines.
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“Thou Talk’st of Nothing”

In today’s media-saturated society, it can sometimes feel like a sisyphean feat to...
“Thou Talk’st of Nothing”
Silhouetted image of a drone with multiple rotors against a textured, colorful sky. The drones shape is clear but lacks details due to shadowing, mirroring the intricate balance required in project management against a vibrant backdrop of successful outcomes.
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Doing the Project First

This is one of the most important steps in designing curriculum because it allows for the...
Doing the Project First
A close-up image of a circular tool part with a metallic, textured surface showcases the brand name LENOX, embodying design thinking. Centrally positioned, the object is set against a slightly blurred background in warm tones, reminiscent of innovative refrigerator projects.
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Design Thinking vs. “Refrigerator Projects”

Do you remember as a child the sheer thrill that came with having your work displayed on the...
Design Thinking vs. “Refrigerator Projects”
A close-up view of a textured and colorful insect wing, showcased as if part of an exhibition, highlights iridescent green hues and intricate patterns. The background features a blend of warm, earthy tones that seem to swirl in an upside-down whimsy.
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Upside Down Exhibition

Envision believes that through focusing on rigor, relationships, and results, we can...
Upside Down Exhibition
A young boy in a white shirt is laughing, standing next to large red block letters that boldly declare Problem Solvers. The background features a textured, gray wall.
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The Problem Finders

Yet, the various flavours of project-based learning—problem-based learning, challenge-...
The Problem Finders
A stylized image showcases a group of people walking outdoors on a sunny day, reminiscent of origins. The crowd meanders along a path surrounded by lush greenery, dressed in casual attire and hats under the clear blue sky.
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Uncovering The Progressive Past: The Origins of PBL

Below I explore the origins of PBL and attempt to navigate practices and approaches...
Uncovering The Progressive Past: The Origins of PBL
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