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2nd graders at Windsor Elementary in the Des Moines Public Schools created a museum as a public product to demonstrate their learning.

Beyond the Classroom Walls: Why Public Product is the Heart of Project Based Learning (PBL)

There is a moment in project-based learning when students share their work beyond the classroom, and everything changes. At Windsor Elementary in Des Moines Public Schools, students brought their learning to life through a powerful PBL public product. This post explores how public products give learning purpose, deepen engagement, and help students take ownership of their work as they create work that truly matters.

Dr. Amber Graeber, Ph.D

Mar 246 min read

Project Spotlight: Mini Museums

Explore how a 6th-grade team at Heritage Middle School created a Mini Museum project, fostering HQPBL, transfer goals, and storytelling.

Preston Hickert

Jun 14, 20234 min read

Increasing Student Engagement in the Classroom: A Success Story from All Eyez on Z

Learn how the All Eyez on Z project helped increase student engagement in the classroom through storytelling, connection, and authentic lear

Rachel Harcrow

May 20, 20215 min read

Student engaging in remote learning from home, using headphones and a laptop—reflecting the reality and adaptability of PBL during the pandemic.

Student Engagement Strategies That Worked: Lessons from the All Eyez on Z Project

Explore student engagement strategies that boosted participation by 30% in a real-world PBL project connecting teens across schools.