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We identify strategic collaborations with university-based researchers, educational research firms, and like-minded non-profits to establish strong partnerships with districts, schools, and teachers.

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Learning Through Performance

In an effort to accelerate and deepen student learning of the Next Generation Science Standards and the Common Core State Standards in mathematics, the Understanding Language - Stanford Center for Assessment, Learning, and Equity (UL-SCALE) developed sixth-grade project-based curricula with performance-based assessments. This study was led by Drs. Linda Darling Hammond, Kenji Hakuta and Raymond Pecheone.

Years of Funding: 2013-2017
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Knowledge in Action

The Knowledge in Action project is an Advanced Placement focused high school program developed by the University of Washington. It includes courses for AP U.S. Government and Politics, AP Environmental Science, and AP Physics. Research suggests that a project-based learning approach can be applied to rigorous high school courses to promote depth of learning while still covering essential content.

Years of Funding: 2008-2017
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Projects That Work: Mission to Mars

Physics students assume the role of aerospace engineers to explore the real-world problem of how to land a rover on Mars

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How PBL Taps Into the Science of Learning and Development

A growing body of research shows that project-based learning can have a positive impact on achievement and engagement. Linda Darling-Hammond describes how a rigorous project-based approach fits in with what we know works for students.

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Research

Project-Based Learning in San Francisco: Research Study Sparks Middle School Science Curriculum

When the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) was looking for a new middle school science curriculum in 2016, it sought a program that would align with the new Next Generation Science Standards and the district’s equity goals.

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Multiple Literacies in Project-Based Learning

Multiple Literacies in Project-Based Learning is a 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade science program developed by the University of Michigan and Michigan State University.

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